Puree

The secret to making this soup extra fast is frozen butternut squash — here, it's blended with coconut milk and an array of aromatic spices.

Pesto is an ideal sauce for squash noodles because it sticks to the veggie strips and coats them with a rich flavor. Here, the pesto is made using both cilantro and fresh basil, with Bragg's Liquid Aminos standing in for Parmesan.

Apples are the not-so-secret ingredient in this vibrant soup.