Butternut Squash Soup with Poached Egg Persillade and Cheddar

A refined vegetarian butternut squash soup topped with poached egg yolks, sharp cheddar shavings, and a fresh herb persillade.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 356.1 kcals 1424.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 29 grams 115.8 grams
Fat 19.1 grams 76.5 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
110
g
Cheddar
sharp English cheddar
Liquids
1
litre
Vegetable Stock
or chicken stock
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
for the baking tray
2
cloves
Garlic
chopped
2
sprigs
Thyme
fresh
1
piece
2
leaves
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
bunch
Sage
for persillade
1
bunch
Parsley
for persillade
1
bunch
Chervil
for persillade
1
bunch
Tarragon
for persillade
2
cloves
Garlic
finely chopped for persillade
Vegetables
1
piece
Butternut Squash
peeled, cut in half lengthways
2
piece
Carrots
peeled and chopped
1
piece
Shallot
chopped
2
piece
Banana Shallots
finely chopped for persillade

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Sprinkle salt on a baking tray and roast the squash for 30 minutes until soft.
  • Dice the squash and reserve one quarter for garnish.
  • Fry the squash, carrots, shallot, garlic, and herbs in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, simmer for 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Blend the soup until smooth and pass through a fine sieve into a clean pan.
  • Poach egg yolks in simmering water at 65°C to 70°C, then drain on paper.
  • Mix the fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots together to create the persillade.
  • Serve by placing egg yolks in bowls topped with shaved cheddar, persillade, and reserved squash.
  • Pour the hot soup around the edge of the garnish and serve.