Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add butternut squash, turmeric, and vegetable broth. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
Squash is packed with antioxidants, potassium, calcium, and fiber. All of these things can help to fight chronic disease, while promoting heart health and even bone health. Squash soup can also be low in fat (when prepared without dairy) for those who are watching their fat intake.
Butternut Squash is filled with antioxidants which include vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. It’s shown that antioxidants can help to prevent and slow down inflammation which may lead to a reduced risk of several chronic diseases. Having a good potassium intake is important in maintaining healthy blood pressure.
What health benefits does butternut squash have?
Butternut squash contains considerable amounts of fiber, which can help you keep a healthy weight and regulate bowel movements. It’s known to help prevent colorectal cancer while the beta-carotene in butternut squash can also improve eye health.
