Sweet potato and butternut squash soup
A simple, tasty and nourishing soup invented by one of our lovely customers and kindly shared with us so others could enjoy it!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 8 shallots sliced
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 thumbs ginger grated
- 1 large thumb fresh turmeric grated
- 1 chilli sliced (or more if desired!)
- 1 medium/large butternut squash peeled & cubed
- 1 large sweet potato peeled & cubed
- 1 tin coconut milk
- ½ lime
- Vegan block or marg
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Over low heat, gently saute shallots, garlic, ginger and turmeric for a few minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add chilli, squash and sweet potato. With lid on, sweat the veg for ~20 minutes, stirring now and then.
- When veg is slightly softer, stir in lime juice and coconut milk, plus a bit of water until veg is covered. Bring to a boil with lid off.
- Reduce heat, add a large tablespoon of vegan block, cover and simmer.
- Stir every 5-10 minutes until veg is very very soft.
- Blend smooth, season to taste, and serve!
