Butternut squash soup

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 19 ratings Rate this recipe

A deliciously sweet and smooth soup...

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Serves 4
Difficulty Level Easy

Preparation

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Total Time 50 mins
Preparation Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 40 mins

Ingredients
Method

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic (1x clove), finely chopped
1 butternut squash (medium sized - peeled, seeded and cubed)
1 tsp ground turmeric (optional)
800ml vegetable stock

Saute the onion in the oil in a a non-stick frying pan for about 8 minutes over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until transparent
Add the garlic and stir for a minute or two
Add the butternut squash cubes to the frying pan with the turmeric and saute for a further 5 minutes
Add the stock and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender
Allow to cool a little then puree in a blender
Reheat to serve

You will need

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Tips

This recipe serves 4-6 children, though you could always make a bigger batch and freeze some for a later date. Serve with crusty bread, toast or a tasty salad.

Variations

You can also use cubed sweet potato or any other firm squash or orange-fleshed pumpkin for this recipe.

Use 500g carrots instead of squash and swap the turmeric for ground coriander.Garnish with a swirl of yoghurt or cream.

Alternatively for carrot and orange soup replace 400ml of stock with 250ml chopped canned tomatoes and the juice of 1 large orange. Add 1/2 teaspoon each of ground coriander and cumin seeds.

Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 19 ratings Rate this recipe

Abi F(12)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This soup is amazing! I like soup but do not like the runny type. I made this thick, added seeds and chilli flakes - absolutely gorgeous! Thank you!

on 27/8/20
Laura B(2564)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Love this recipe super easy to make. I add carrots and potatos to it, helps to thicken it up. Freezes really well too.

on 30/9/17
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Nice and easy recipe! Both myself and my 2 year old just ate it for lunch! A real hit :-)

on 4/1/16
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

I like to add some cream and herbs to enhance the flavour of the soup

on 15/11/15
LouiseR

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

hubby used this recipe it was delicious even the kids loved it .

on 13/11/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This soup is so delicious and so quick and easy to make, my husband loved it and he's a really fussy eater and I'm no NIgella! Definitely going to make this again!

on 13/11/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3

Adding double cream once it's finished (a couple of tablespoons per 2 litre of soup) and chopped parsley greatly improves the soup taste.

on 30/10/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Simple but satisfying.

on 24/10/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Love that soup. Is very easy to make and it is quick and naturally sweet. Very food idea for a cold afternoon.

on 19/10/15
Sharon D(423)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

really nice my toddler loves it

on 1/8/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This is a really yummy and easy soup to make. I like to add in some curry powder too and it makes it a curried butternut squash soup :)

on 8/7/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Very tasty and simple to prepare. I love the sweet taste and it's a great way of getting veggies into my kids.

on 29/4/15
AH (7)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

thanks for this, will be giving this a go

on 28/4/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

I loved this soup. I have been on a diet, and fancied something different that i haven't tried before. Absoultely delicious quick and easy to make. The third time I made it, i added a little chilli to it, to give it some oomph. YUMMMMMMM!!!!!!

on 28/4/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4

This was lovely! Getting into the squash to cook it was an exciting challenge and there must be a better way (or a better knife to use (maybe an axe!)) of cutting it, however, once we had negotiated that challenge the recipe is very straightforward to follow and the end result was great! My 1yr old daughter and I both had a second helping!

on 8/4/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Easy to make and tastes great

on 31/3/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This was lovely easy to make and everyone commented on how tasty it was

on 16/3/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This is so velvety and comforting. I sometimes sprinkle finely grated orange rind on top or add chilli flakes for a winter warming kick! When served with warm crusty rolls with salted butter it's a real treat!!!

on 6/3/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

This is such an easy recipe and it is so delicious . Butternut squash is so versatile and this soup is great to put in a flask and take to work .

on 4/3/15