This summer, one of the vegetables I raised was Butternut Squash. It did very well. As I wrote my different relatives, I got over 12 squash that weighed at least 4 pounds each. My sister said she had been able to taste a Butternut Squash soup that was good, and sent me a pointer to the recipe.
This year, I am finding many Butternut Squash Soup recipes. There are several things they all seem to have in common; they use fresh ginger, and coconut milk. And they add capsicum heat. That is the burn from hot peppers.
Caprial Pense’s recipe (Curry Winter Squash Soup) gets it heat from the peppers in the curry powder, while this recipe goes straight for the hot pepper by adding a Jalapeno. Finally, they all seem to use a cream product as a garnish- sour cream, cremefraiche, … And as a result, all the photos of the different soups look exactly alike.
Ingredients Needed
1. Butternut squash
2. Onion
3. Garlic
4. Jalapeno pepper
5. Olive oil
6. Salt
7. Pepper
8. Chicken broth or vegetable broth
9. Canned diced tomatoes
10. Canned black beans
11. Ground cumin
12. Chopped fresh cilantro
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the butternut squash in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
2. While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeño pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
3. Once the squash is done cooking, let it cool for a few minutes so you can handle it. Scoop out the flesh of the squash into the soup pot with the onions and jalapeños. Add chicken broth and stir to combine.
4. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, or until all of the flavors have melded together. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it’s completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot!
Conclusion
This easy to follow recipe will have you enjoying the tantalizing flavors of the season in no time at all and it’s sure to become a favorite with your family and friends! So don’t hesitate – check out this delicious recipe today and be ready to wow everyone with your cooking skills come 2023!