Soups

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Deep, caramelised squash flavour from roasting first, blended silky with coconut milk and a hint of ginger. Naturally vegan.

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy

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Boiled squash makes a pleasant soup. Roasted squash makes a memorable one: the edges caramelise and the flavour concentrates.

Coconut milk adds body without dairy, and a little fresh ginger keeps it bright.

Why this recipe works

  1. Roasting caramelises the squash's natural sugars for a deeper flavour.
  2. Roasting the onion and garlic alongside means fewer pots and more flavour.
  3. Blending with coconut milk gives a velvety texture with no cream.

Key ingredients

Butternut squash
Sweet, smooth and low in fibre strands, so it blends silky.
Full-fat coconut milk
Light coconut milk works, but the soup will be thinner.

Tips for success

  • Cut the squash into even 1-inch pieces so it roasts at the same rate.
  • Season after blending; salt tastes different once the soup is smooth.

Questions, answered

Can I freeze it?

Yes, for up to 3 months. Freeze before adding any toppings.

The recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Deep, caramelised squash flavour from roasting first, blended silky with coconut milk and a hint of ginger. Naturally vegan.

By The Hearth & Herb Kitchen

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

Ingredients

Equipment

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment.

  2. Toss the squash, onion and garlic with the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt, then spread in a single layer.

  3. Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning once, until the squash is tender and caramelised at the edges.

  4. Squeeze the garlic from its skins into a large pot. Add the roasted vegetables, ginger and stock and simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. Blend until completely smooth, then stir in most of the coconut milk and season with the remaining salt.

  6. Serve with a swirl of the remaining coconut milk and the pumpkin seeds.

Notes

  • Keeps 5 days in the fridge; it thickens as it sits, so thin with stock when reheating.

Nutrition Per serving, estimated

Calories
260
Protein
4 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
16 g
Fiber
6 g

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