Butternut Squash Soup

A creamy vegetarian soup featuring roasted butternut squash, white wine, fresh herbs, and a touch of lime juice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.1 kcals 2548.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.2 grams 144.6 grams
Fat 52.1 grams 208.5 grams
Protein 6 grams 24.1 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice and zest only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
roughly chopped
20
g
Basil
fresh leaves
20
g
Chervil
fresh
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
25
g
Pine Nuts
lightly toasted
OilsFats
Other
30
ml
Honey
clear
Vegetables
1
piece
Butternut Squash
peeled, seeds removed, cut into 2.5cm cubes
1
piece
White Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place squash on a baking tray and drizzle with honey and olive oil.
  • Roast the squash for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.
  • Fry the onion and garlic in a hot pan for 2 minutes.
  • Add white wine and vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer for 4 minutes before adding the roasted squash.
  • Blend extra virgin olive oil, chervil, and half the basil into a fine purée.
  • Blend the soup with cream, lime juice, and lime zest in a food processor.
  • Reheat the soup in a saucepan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in bowls topped with crème fraîche, pine nuts, herb purée, and remaining basil.