Paleo Porn

Steamy Paleo Recipes

  • 
  • Start Here
    • New Here?
    • The History of Paleo Porn
    • Join the Paleo Porn Family
    • Meet Marla
    • Is It Paleo?
      • Is Quinoa Paleo?
      • Are Chia Seeds Paleo?
      • Are Pickles Paleo?
      • Is Sunflower Oil Paleo?
      • Is Cocoa Powder Paleo?
      • All Is It Paleo? Answers
    • Paleo-Friendly Restaurants
      • 100% Paleo
        • Picnik Austin (Austin, TX)
        • mmm…COFFEE! (Denver, CO)
      • Austin, TX
      • Chicago, IL
      • Denver, CO
      • Miami, FL
      • Nashville, TN
      • New York, NY
      • San Francisco, CA
    • Resources
    • Paleo Personal Care
    • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Recipes
    • Popular
      • Granola Bars
      • Baked Cauliflower Casserole
      • Cauliflower Garlic Mash
      • Pork Chops and Apples
      • Breakfast Casserole
      • Meatza
      • Bison Bacon Meatloaf
      • Ground Beef Stir Fry
      • Paleo Tortillas
    • All Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
  • Starr Fitness
  • Shop
    • Pigskin Paleo: Game Day Recipes
    • Paleo Porn T-Shirts
  • Coaching
  • 
Featured by As seen on

Paleo Porn

  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • Starr Fitness
  • Our Cookbook
  • Resources
  • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Is It Paleo?
  • Paleo Restaurants
  • Cooking Coaching: Learn how to cook with real food

Creamy Squash Soup (Dairy Free)

A quick to make, dairy-free creamy squash paleo soup is in order for everyone during winter. This will go down smooth and may even give you leftovers too. by Marla Starr on January 11, 2017

Paleo Recipe Creamy Squash Soup (Dairy Free)
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

I’ve been on a soup making kick since I’ve been back in Chicago, after traveling from Missoula and Orlando. The stark contrast of below zero temps in Montana and the warmer (70 degree!) Florida weather created the need for me to keep warm from the inside out once I was back in the 20-40 degree temps of Chicago (because we like to keep it consistent in these parts). ;) This creamy butternut squash soup was a welcome warmth that satisfied what I was looking for.

Make It Dairy Free

You may think that all cream soups contain dairy, and most grocery store or restaurant-made soups do in fact make them that way. However, when you are living a dairy-free lifestyle and paying more attention to what you’re putting into your body, making a creamy soup at home can be quicker and easier than you may expect.

Paleo Recipe Creamy Squash Soup (Dairy Free)

This creamy squash paleo soup is made with very few ingredients. A minimalist recipe, if you will.

Alternative Tools For Making Soup

If this is your first time making soup at home, you have several approaches to finishing this soup off. Boiling the squash is the easy part, it’s turning the squash into soup that can require the use of secondary tools.

If you have an immersion blender (also known as a stick blender) this will make your life easier. Simply plug it in, stick it in the pot, turn it on high (or low, if you want to take your time), and let the tiny little blade attack your ingredients and turn it into a baby food consistency.

If you don’t have an immersion blender but you have a regular ole countertop blender (or a high powered monster like a Vitamix) then that’s your second option for turning soft, cooked butternut squash into a soupy consistency. When you use this option you will want to transfer the liquid back to the pot to keep it warm.

If you don’t have either type of blender but you have a food processor and you’re thinking you can use that, I would ask that you think again. You should use blenders for liquids and food processors for more thick consistencies (think pesto and the like). When using the food processor to make liquids, like soup, you run the risk of losing some of your precious ingredients when you lift the blade out of your food processor and it slides down the center spout. So please, please disregard those recipes and people who recommend using your blender or food processor to liquify anything.

A final alternative I have for you, if you don’t have any of the tools I mentioned above, is to use a potato masher, a fork and spoon. It’s very basic but quite useful and they can be used to get the job done. Maybe you won’t get your soup as smooth as you would with either of the above mentioned tools but it will be your own style of creamed squash soup and it will be good. :)

Paleo Recipe Creamy Squash Soup (Dairy Free)

Creamy Squash Soup (Dairy Free)

Yield: Serve 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 organic butternut squash
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse the squash under running water. Chop the ends off the butternut squash and discard. Cut the neck from the bulb of the squash. Cut the neck into slices and then large chunks and add squash to a large pot. Cut the bulb in half and remove the seeds (I like to use my melon baller to scrape and create a clean edge) then cut the halved bulb into large chunks and add to a large pot. Note: If you're buying an organic squash, no need to waste time wrestling to peel that bad boy.
  2. Cover the squash with water and add a pinch of sea salt. Place the pot over medium-high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer until squash is soft (~30-35 minutes).
  3. Remove pot from the burner, drain the squash, leaving just a little bit of water in the bottom of the pot.
  4. Return pot to an unused burner and use a stick blender to puree the mixture until completely smooth. Or work in batches and transfer mixture to a blender to puree until smooth. If using the blender, return the soup to the pot and stir in the sea salt, dried sage, dried thyme, garlic powder and black pepper to taste over medium low heat. Stir to combine so seasonings are consistent throughout.
  5. Ladle soup into a bowl and serve warm.
  6. Enjoy! :)

Our Supportive Family


Bringing you three new paleo recipes each week is no small investment of time and money, but we love it. If you also love Paleo Porn please consider a recurring monthly donation. For less than a single origin pour over you can help us continue to keep Paleo Porn 100% free.

Monthly Donation

$3 / month
$7 / month

Start Now

One-Time Donation

You can also become a one-time supporter with a single donation:

Give Now

About the Author Marla Starr

Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

Previous
How To Be An AquaMermaid in Chicago [+Video]
Go to All Recipes
Next
Sardines on Greens

Recipesyou may also like

Paleo Recipe Paleo Baked Potato Soup

Paleo Baked Potato Soup

This creamy paleo baked potato soup will warm you up from the inside out. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on January 11, 2016

Paleo Recipe Romaine Salad with Sardines

Sardines on Greens

When you're low on time and looking for a quick little dish to satisfy you, whip up this paleo salad of Sardines on Greens. by Marla Starr, updated January 25, 2017 Posted on January 5, 2017

Paleo Recipe Marinated Beet Salad (Sałatka z Buraków)

Marinated Beet Salad (Sałatka z Buraków)

Explore the varieties of beets, whether they're in season or not, with this traditional Polish paleo recipe for Marinated Beet Salad. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on February 24, 2016

Paleo Recipe Vegan Seaweed Paleo Broth

Mushroom Paleo Bone Broth

If you're vegan or vegetarian, you can still enjoy the benefits and flavors of bone broth with this Mushroom Paleo Bone Broth. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on September 20, 2016

Week of Zen
My Meditation Course

Week of Zen is a guided meditation course that can easily be implemented into your everyday life practice. No experience necessary.

Are you ready to feel calm, creative, connected, and conscious? Begin your Week of Zen today at https://weekofzen.com/

Our Documentary
Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things is NOW streaming on Netflix! You can watch Minimalism on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Vimeo & DVD. Details Here
/PaleoPorn 20K+
@PaleoPorn 4K+
@PaleoPorn 1K+
/PaleoPornTV
Paleo MX: Authentic Mexican Recipes
Authentic Mexican Recipes!

Our next cookbook, Paleo MX: Authentic Mexican Recipes is coming this Summer!

Tell Me More!

Paleo Burger Bar

Gluten-free, grain-free American-style fast food and diner staples

Tell Me More!

Paleo Porn Family

Join over 18,000 in The Family!

Family Members have early access to everything Paleo Porn and get one weekly email. But never fear, spam's not paleo!

  • Start Here
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Paleo Food List
  • Starr Fitness
  • Our Cookbook
  • Paleo Restaurants
  • Resources
  • About
  • Disclosure
SPYR
Copyright © 2023 SPYR
Paleo Porn® is a registered trademark of SPYR Media, LLC
Paleo Porn is powered by Bluehost