Super Easy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

This is a perfect quick soup that is satisfying and nutritious.  Butternut squash is packed in nutrition including lots of Vitamin A, potassium, fiber, Vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and iron, to name a few.  It is a great thing to add to your diet to help color your way to health.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium to large butternut squash, peeled and chopped into large cubes
• 1 large onion of choice, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, or more if you like
• 1 32 ounce container of organic low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup of cashew butter (may substitute almond butter)
• Sea salt and pepper
• For a smokey flavor you can add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

Directions:

1. Add squash, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth to a large pot.  Add water to cover the ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil and lower to simmer.  Simmer until the veggies are soft.  If you have an Instant Pot, cook on manual for 20 minutes.
3. Blend the majority of the vegetables with some of the liquid and the cashew butter.
4. Return to the pot with the remainder of the liquid.  Mix well!  Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve and enjoy!!