Post by @rachelscookin

Butternut Squash Soup 🎃🍂🍁 High Protein Edition! The most perfect fall dinner :) Creamy High Protein Butternut Squash Soup Recipe: 1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Chop a large butternut squash in half (careful it is not easy), and then scoop out the seeds. Chop a red bell pepper, yellow onion, and 3 plum tomatoes in half. Wash and peel 4 large carrots and chop in half. Wash and chop 1 apple in half (can add more apples for added sweetness). Chop the top of a garlic knob off. 3. Lay all the veggies in a single layer (not a huge deal if it’s not completely in a single layer). Drizzle olive oil all over the top. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garam masala, cinnamon, and a small amount of nutmeg. 4. Roast in the oven for about an hour or until all veggies are soft. 5. Once softened, scoop the butternut squash into a large pot, then add all the veggies and squeeze the garlic out of the knob (careful it’s super hot). Add in 1 small can of white beans as well (optional for added protein). 6. Add in 2 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of apple cider. Taste for sweetness, and add more as needed. 7. Add in 3/4 cup cottage cheese. Use an immersion blender to blend everything all together. If u don’t have one, throw all contents in a big blender and mix. 8. Add in the same seasonings as before and taste to see what it needs. You can also add in some half and half or milk to make it even more creamy. 9. Make some grilled cheese sandwiches and enjoy! #Dinnerldeas #easydinnerideas #healthyrecipe #highprotein #cozyrecipes