How to Make the BEST Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Easy Fall Recipe!) - Vegan friendly #recipe, by Maple Kitchen on YouTube. 3 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Chop the onion, carrot, celery, potato and squash into rough chunks of similar size so they cook evenly. Peel the squash and potato first.
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
Add the garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and chilli powder. Stir for 30 seconds until the spices smell warm and toasted.
Tip in the squash, potato, coriander stems and vegetable stock. Add enough water to just cover the vegetables, then season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the squash and potato fall apart when pressed with a spoon.
Take the pot off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Blend until completely smooth, working in batches if your blender is small.
Return the soup to the pot and warm it gently. Taste and add more salt, pepper or chilli powder if needed, then serve hot.
Tips and common mistakes
Fill your blender only halfway with hot soup and vent the lid, because steam can push the top off and burn you.
Roast the squash chunks in the oven first for a deeper, sweeter flavour if you have extra time.
Add a splash of water or stock after blending if the soup is too thick to pour.
Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan for a minute before adding them for a stronger aroma.
Questions
Can I make this soup without a blender?
Yes. Use an immersion blender straight in the pot, or mash the vegetables well and push the soup through a sieve for a smoother texture.
Is this butternut squash soup vegan?
Yes, as written it uses vegetable stock and no dairy, so it is vegan friendly. Check that your stock cubes are vegan too.
Can I freeze the leftovers?
Yes. Cool the soup fully, pour it into containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove and stir well.
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