Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup Recipe
This butternut squash and ginger soup is the perfect comforting dish for all occasions. Made with fresh butternut squash, ginger, and a few other simple ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit. The butternut squash is boiled and simmered until tender, while the onion and ginger are fried to add depth of flavor. Once cooked, everything is blended into a smooth and glossy puree, seasoned with salt and brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness and savory notes. Serve the soup hot, garnished with toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds for added crunch. For an extra touch, add a dollop of heavy cream or create your own unique design. Enjoy this delicious and warming soup today!
Ingredients:
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 onion
- 1 piece of fresh ginger
- Cold water
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Brown sugar
- Pumpkin seeds (slightly toasted)
- Sunflower seeds (slightly toasted)
- Heavy cream (optional)
Cooking steps:
- Cut the butternut squash in half and remove the seeds. Cut the halves into three or four pieces for easy peeling.
- Chop the peeled butternut squash into chunks and place them in a saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the squash.
- Place the saucepan on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the squash simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
- In another pan, heat some vegetable oil and fry the onion and fresh ginger until fragrant and slightly browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the fried onion and ginger to the simmering butternut squash. Let it cook together for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool down slightly before transferring it to a blender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and glossy, creating a puree.
- Return the puree to the saucepan and season with salt and brown sugar, adjusting to taste.
- Heat the soup again before serving. If desired, garnish with slightly toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
- Optional: Add a drizzle of heavy cream or create your own decorative design for an extra touch of creativity.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious butternut squash and ginger soup!
