Roasted Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
This creamy soup is made by roasting sweet butternut squash and carrots until caramelized, then blending them into a velvety, flavorful purée. The roasting process adds smoky, earthy notes, resulting in a rich, comforting bowl with a smooth texture and a hint of charred depth, perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Calories: 180kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Roasting pan or sheet tray
- Immersion blender or regular blender
Ingredients
- 1 kg butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 3 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 cm fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil good quality
- 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium preferred
- to taste salt adjust during cooking
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup coconut milk optional, for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, seed, and cut the butternut squash into 2.5cm (1-inch) cubes, and peel the carrots, chopping them into similar-sized pieces.
- Toss the squash and carrots with olive oil, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are golden around the edges and smell sweet and earthy.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot and pour in the vegetable broth, just enough to cover the vegetables comfortably.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, cooking for about 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup directly in the pot until smooth and velvety, or carefully transfer in batches to a blender and blend until silky.
- Return the puréed soup to low heat, stir in the coconut milk if using, and simmer for another 5 minutes to warm through and enrich the flavor.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed. It should be bright, smooth, and inviting.
- Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy the cozy, smoky sweetness in every spoonful!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg