Protein-Packed Butternut Squash Bisque {VEGAN}
This vegan butternut squash bisque is a delicious way to add the flavors of fall to your meal plan. It's packed with 12 grams of pea protein per serving, 4 grams of fiber and loads of phytonutrients.
Author: Heather Mangieri, RDN
- 1 each butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup pea protein powder
- 1/2 cup snow peas, cooked for garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Heat oil in stock pot, then add onion and garlic. Allow to cook for 5 minutes.
Add the diced squash and sauté for ~10 minutes
Add the vegetable stock, honey, protein powder and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until squash is tender.
Puree soup in a blender or food processor and serve garnished with snow peas.
- Recipe Makes: 5 cups of soup
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Nutrition Facts (per serving): 150 calories, 22 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein, 3.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 20% DV for iron, 4% DV for calcium, 6% DV for potassium.
- Meal Planning Servings: 1.5 CHO; 1.5 PRO; 0.5 FAT