INGREDIENTS
2
Medium Butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and diced into 1” pieces (About 8 cups)
6
medium carrots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1
medium shallot, unpeeled
1
whole bulb of garlic
4 tbsp
coconut oil, divided
3
celery stalks, diced ( about 1 cup)
2
leeks, white and light green part only, rinsed, sliced lengthwise and diced fine (about 3 cups)
1 cup
diced sweet or yellow onion
6 cups
vegetable or chicken stock
1 tsp
sea salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
1 tsp
smoked paprika
4 cloves
garlic, peeled
2/3 cup
walnuts, lightly toasted
2 cups
basil
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1/3 cup
olive oil
1/2 tsp
sea salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
2/3 cup
shredded romano or parmesan cheese (optional)
2
medium red bell peppers
2 tsp
olive oil
1/2 tsp
salt
Garnish: Pepitas