Smoky Butternut Squash Soup
A comforting butternut squash soup made even warmer by the smoky its undertones, this is ever so simple to make. A cost effective way to get your daily nutrients and it's dairy free, gluten free and vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 262kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g butternut squash [see method on how to prepare]
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 800 ml water
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic (powder, puree or clove)
- Pinch of Smoked salt not compulsory
- salt & pepper to taste
- 100 ml soya cream or usual dairy free alternative optional if you want a cream of butternut soup
Instructions
- Carefully divide your butternut squash in half, no need to deseed at this stage and liberally drizzle with oil. Place on a baking tray flat-side-down and roast for 40 mins at 200°C
- Make your vegetable stock in a large saucepan by adding 800ml boiled water and stir until dissolved.
- Add the paprika, crushed garlic (or garlic powder) and seasoning to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Once roasted remove the butternut from the oven and leave to cool for 5-10mins so it's cool enough to handle. Then scoop out the flesh (discarding the seeds) and add to a bowl - you need to weigh the correct amount to add to the soup.
- Add 8 peppercorns to the saucepan with the stock in it and add the weighed butternut squash.
- TOP TIP: if using a hand blender heat the ingredients in the saucepan and then blend once hot. If planning on blending in a liquidiser, do this first while the ingredients are cold and then return to the saucepan and heat (this is the safest way to prep using a liquidiser rather than trying to liquidise piping hot liquids.
- If saving for later, pour into two 500ml jars or a 1ltr jar and seal immediately. Allow to cool before popping in the fridge.
- Otherwise serve with your favourite gluten free bread roll
Notes
To reheat your soups simple pop in the microwave until heated through or bring to the desired heat in a saucepan.
Enjoy with a delicious crusty roll plastered in dairy free spread!
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 1063mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 28307IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3mg