Butternut Squash and Lime Soup with Poached Egg

A sophisticated squash soup enhanced with lime and spinach, topped with a perfectly poached egg and extra virgin olive oil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 463.1 kcals 1852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.1 grams 76.5 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 10.7 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
g
Butter
Divided use
150
ml
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
Juice only
Liquids
500
ml
Vegetable Stock
Fresh; can substitute with chicken stock
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
600
g
Butternut Squash
Peeled and cut into small cubes
300
g
2
tbsp
Cress
Mixed

Steps

  • Heat a saucepan and fry the onion in 37.5g of butter for 2 minutes.
  • Add the squash and cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes until squash is tender.
  • Stir in lime juice and cream, then blend in a food processor until smooth and season.
  • Return the purée to the pan and keep warm.
  • Simmer a separate saucepan of water and prepare a bowl of iced water.
  • Add vinegar and poach two eggs at a time for 1.5 minutes.
  • Transfer poached eggs to the iced water using a slotted spoon.
  • Sauté spinach in the remaining butter until wilted and drain on paper towels.
  • Reheat the eggs in simmering water for 30 to 60 seconds and drain.
  • Serve soup over spinach, top with a poached egg, olive oil, and cress.