Butternut Squash Soup with Crisps

Vegetarian soup made by caramelising squash and onions, blended until smooth and topped with crispy rosemary-seasoned squash peelings.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 262.2 kcals 786.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.5 grams 67.5 grams
Fat 17.5 grams 52.4 grams
Protein 3.7 grams 11.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
ml
Sherry Vinegar
few drops
Dairy
14
g
Butter
to taste
Liquids
600
ml
Vegetable Stock
plus additional to loosen if desired
NutsSeeds
5
g
Hot Smoked Paprika
1 heaped teaspoon
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
30
g
Rosemary
finely chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons
5
ml
Olive Oil
drizzle for the crisps
Vegetables
1
piece
Butternut Squash
peeled with skin reserved and flesh chopped into chunks
1
piece
Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Peel the squash and reserve the skin strips.
  • Discard the pulp and chop the flesh into chunks.
  • Cook onion and squash in olive oil and butter until caramelised.
  • Add 600ml stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and blend until smooth using a food processor.
  • Stir in smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Toss reserved peelings with oil, vinegar, and rosemary in a tray.
  • Bake peelings for 20 minutes until crisp.
  • Drain crisps on kitchen paper and serve atop the soup.