Miso Vegetable Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 medium butternut squash.
02 - 2 large onions.
03 - 4 garlic cloves.
04 - 1 small red chili.
05 - 300 ml homemade broth or water.
06 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee.
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin.
08 - 5 ml ground turmeric.
09 - 5 cm fresh ginger root.
10 - 1 lemon juice.
11 - 4 large carrots.
12 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds.
13 - 1/4 cup fresh chives.
14 - 30 ml miso paste.
15 - Pinch of sea salt.
16 - Dash of black pepper.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat up the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them for 4 minutes. Mix in the garlic, turmeric, and ginger, and stir everything for another minute.
02 - Toss in the squash, carrots, and broth. Get the mixture boiling, then lower the heat and let it cook with the lid on for 15-18 minutes.
03 - Combine the chili, olive oil, sunflower seeds, chives, and a sprinkle of salt in a bowl.
04 - Mix together the miso and lemon juice with a bit of warm broth until it’s smooth.
05 - Stir in the miso blend, and blend the soup if you prefer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with the topping on the side.

# Notes:

01 - This soup works both blended and chunky.
02 - Want to save time? Chop up the squash while the onions are cooking.