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Swede Dish Butternut–Coconut Soup (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Courses: , ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Dietary: Butternut Squash, Coconut Cream
Description

This smooth, naturally vegan, gluten-free soup blends roasted butternut squash with coconut milk, warm spices, and a touch of citrus for a bright Scandinavian finish. Elegant enough for your Thanksgiving Smörgås, yet simple and nourishing for cold-weather weeknights.

Ingredients
    Soup Base
  • 1 large butternut squash, halved + seeded
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (GF)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp 1–2 maple syrup (optional, to balance)
  • 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp ground ginger or grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
    • Nordic Herbal Finish
  • 1 zested lemon
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional but Swede Dish–perfect)
    • Garnish Ideas (Choose Your Style)
  • Coconut milk drizzle
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Dill or parsley
  • Chili flakes
  • Cloudberry or lingon dot (beautifully Nordic)
Instructions
    1. Roast the Squash
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2
    Drizzle cut sides of squash with olive oil.
  3. 3
    Roast cut-side down, 40–50 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  4. 4
    Scoop flesh into a bowl and discard skin.
    5. 2. Build the Soup Base
  5. 5
    In a large pot, sauté onion and carrot in a splash of oil until soft (6–8 minutes).
  6. 6
    Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. 7
    Add roasted squash, broth, ginger, cinnamon, white pepper, and salt.
  8. 8
    Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
    9. 3. Blend Until Silky
  9. 9
    Use an immersion blender (or transfer carefully to a blender) and puree until smooth.
    10. 4. Add Coconut Cream + Nordic Finish
  10. 10
    Stir in:
  11. 11
    coconut milk
  12. 12
    maple syrup (if using)
  13. 13
    lemon zest
  14. 14
    lemon juice
  15. 15
    dill (if using)
  16. 16
    Simmer 3 minutes. Adjust salt, lemon, or sweetness.
    17. 5. Serve
  17. 17
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with:
  18. 18
    coconut drizzle
  19. 19
    dill
  20. 20
    pepitas
  21. 21
    or a tiny swirl of cloudberry or lingon for a festive Swede Dish touch
  22. 22
    Serve warm.
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Read it online: https://swededish.com/recipe/swede-dish-butternut-coconut-soup-vegan-gluten-free/
Abby Phillips
Foodie + Boy Mom