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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!