Supine Stretch Soup
A velvety, comforting soup made with roasted butternut squash and coconut milk, offering a soothing warmth that melts away tension. This mediterranean-inspired soups ready in about 65 minutes pairs peeled and cubed butternut squash, olive oil, medium, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp, ground cinnamon
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 lbs peeled and cubed butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil and spread on a baking sheet; roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Step 2: In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 can coconut milk to the pot, then stir in the roasted squash and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat, then blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Supine Stretch Soup take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (20 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Supine Stretch Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Supine Stretch Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Supine Stretch Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Supine Stretch Soup?
Mediterranean soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
