Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

A quick, vegetarian butternut squash soup served in a roasted squash bowl, blended with garlic, stock, and milk.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 425.5 kcals 425.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.2 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 16.8 grams 16.8 grams
Protein 8.4 grams 8.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
ml
Milk
2 tbsp
Liquids
150
ml
Chicken Stock
can substitute with vegetable stock
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
sprig
Coriander
fresh, for garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Butternut Squash
large, bottom 4-5 inches used as a bowl
150
g
Butternut Squash
peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut 12cm off the squash bottom, remove seeds, and roast on a tray for ten minutes.
  • Peel and chop 150g of the remaining squash.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan and saute chopped garlic for one minute.
  • Add the 150g of chopped squash to the pan and fry for two minutes.
  • Pour in 150ml of stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer for ten minutes until the squash is tender.
  • Stir in the milk, season with salt and pepper, and let cool slightly.
  • Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth and strain through a sieve.
  • Pour the warm soup into the roasted squash base and garnish with coriander.