Here’s a great twist on a fall classic from HEAL Nutrition. A great warm up and feel good soup.

Author Tara

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 butternut squash peeled and cubed
• 4 green onions chopped
• 3 ” ginger root chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 sweet onion chopped
• 1 yam peeled and cubed
• 1 celery stalk chopped
• 1/3 cauliflower
• 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds hulled
• 1 tbsp ground cumin seed
• 1 tbsp ground coriander seed

Instructions

1. In large pot, warm oil and add spices, ginger and garlic.
2. Let sautee for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add onions and let them cook a little until soft.
4. Add all the vegetables and sunflower seeds and mix well with oil and onions.
5. Add water, just enough to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce to low and let cook for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
7. Use a hand/immersion blender and puree until smooth.
8. If too thick, add more water to suit your own preferences.
9. Serve and enjoy

Originally published at HEAL