This nourishing, autumn-inspired soup is elegant enough for a holiday meal, yet quick and easy for weeknight dinners. Soup and topping are sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and suitable for low-carb, Paleo, and vegan diets.
- 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup almond meal
- 1 tablespoons Pyure Orgainc All-Purpose Stevia Sweetener
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup Pyure Organic Sugar-free Maple-flavored Syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- ½ cup chopped white onion
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cubed butternut squash for convenience, I use two 10-oz. frozen bags
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk from can, not carton
- 1/3 cup Pyure Organic Sugar-Free Harmless Hunny
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To make Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble, preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In bowl, toss together coconut, pumpkin seeds, almond meal, and cinnamon.
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In a separate small bowl, stir together Pyure Organic Sugar-free Maple-flavored Syrup, coconut oil and Pyure Orgainc All-Purpose Stevia Sweetener. Transfer to the baking tray and spread out into a thin layer.
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Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking pan.
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Use hands to break up mixture into large “crumbles.” It will have the consistency of a soft granola. Set aside until soup ready and store any left overs in an air-tight container.
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Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add carrots and onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add squash and garlic, continuing to cook, stirring frequently, for another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in sage, pepper and salt, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Pour broth in pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
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Remove pot from heat. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in a standard blender (working in batches.) Stir in the coconut milk and Pyure Organic Sugar-Free Harmless Hunny.
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Serve in bowls and top with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble an additional swirl of coconut milk.
Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble Nutrition 2 tablespoons per serving (left) and Butternut Squash Soup Nutrition, 1 cup per serving (right) :
