Yet another of my Middle Eastern inspired dishes. This time I adapted a basic butternut squash recipe by roasting the squash in baharat and added harissa paste.
This recipe makes around 1.5-2 litres of soup, which you can freeze.
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
This warming soup is delicious served up with some crusty bread.
Persons
4
Serving Size
450ml
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour, 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 kg Butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon of baharat
- 0.5 tablespoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of wild thyme
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 Diced medium to large onion
- 2.5cm piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
- 4 teaspoons of red or green harissa paste
- 750ml Vegetable stock
- 160ml Coconut cream
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. In a large bowl add the dry spices and cubes of butternut squash and mix until well coated.
- Place the squash on a non-stick baking tray and roast for 40 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting heat the oil in a medium sized pan over a low to medium heat and add the onion, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cover and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir-in the harissa paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the roasted squash, stock, and coconut cream. Cover and bring to the boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Purée the soup in a blender/food processor until smooth.
- Return to the pan and heat gently, add a little more stock or boiling water if it is too thick.
- Serve with a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper and crusty granary bread.
Notes
If you don't have coconut cream use 400ml of coconut milk and reduce stock to 450ml
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 450ml
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| Calories | 306.03 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 18.15 g | 27.9% | |
| Saturated Fat 12.83 g | 64.2% | |
| Trans Fat 0.03 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 1227.82 mg | 51.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.24 g | 12.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7.17 g | 28.7% | |
| Sugars 7.58 g | ||
| Protein 4.81 g | ||
| Vitamin A 150.98 % | Vitamin C 65.87 % | |
| Calcium 14.57 % | Iron 17.26 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Spiced Butternut Squash Soup