Harissa maple butternut soup

Butternut soup recipe

serves 4 + leftovers

  • 1 tbs high heat oil
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 3 tbs harissa
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 4 cups of vegetable stock

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat and add onion, salt, pepper, and 1 tbs of harissa

Add butternut squash, another 2 tbs harissa, and 1/4 cup maple syrup

Let cook for 7-8 minutes until very fragrant, then add the vegetable stock

Simmer covered for 30 minutes until squash is very tender, then blend in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking and a touch more maple syrup if you like it on the sweeter side.