Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche

Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche

Come in from the cold to a warming bowlful of autumn

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the squash into large cubes, about 4cm/1½in across, then toss in a large roasting tin with half the olive oil. Roast for 30 mins, turning once during cooking, until golden and soft.
  2. While the squash cooks, melt the butter with the remaining oil in a large saucepan, then add the onions, garlic and ¾ of the chilli. Cover and cook on a very low heat for 15-20 mins until the onions are completely soft.
  3. Tip the squash into the pan, add the stock and the crème fraîche, then whizz with a stick blender until smooth. For a really silky soup, put the soup into a liquidiser and blitz it in batches. Return to the pan, gently reheat, then season to taste. Serve the soup in bowls with swirls of crème fraîche and a scattering of the remaining chopped chilli.

264 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 6g, sugar 17g, salt 0.61 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2009.

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  • 09 November 2011

    streetkidwalking rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I forgot to rate.

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    12 November 2011

    Kim commented on this recipe

    This soup was really easy to make and yummy!! Also very cheap!!

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  • 12 November 2011

    Louise Shepherd rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just made this for lunch and it was yummy. I added a whole medium chilli and it was possible a little too hot so I will add less next time and just sprinkle more on top at the end as required.

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  • 15 November 2011

    Martinka rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this combining leftovers from halloween pumknin and half of butternut squash! I have used a tablespoon of red curry paste instead of chillies as i did not have any and it was absolutely georgous. As an extra i scattered homebaked croutons on top and chopped spring onion to make it a bit more substantial on a cold day. Will be making again and again.

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  • 27 November 2011

    Clare Baines rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used an orange pumpkin and it made a lovely hot soup (too hot for my mother) we really enjoyed.

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  • 28 November 2011

    loznic commented on this recipe

    I make this regularly because it's so easy and so tasty! There is barely any chopping which I like, since making soup can be a bit time consuming. I usually use chicken stock instead of vegetable stock, it gives it a richer flavour.

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  • 04 December 2011

    kattie81 commented on this recipe

    Lovely soup. I made it twice and I am planning making it again. Using my buttenut squashes from my allotment:)

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  • 04 December 2011

    Caz rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Didn't have quite enough butternut squash the second time we made this and bulked up the quantity with carrots. Now don't make it any other way. A favorite in our household, and went down well at our Halloween party.

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  • 08 December 2011

    Polly Pocket rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This soup is delicious! Made it for the first time last night, everyone that tried it loved. I added some goats cheese to which gave it a really nice flavour

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  • 11 December 2011

    Jade rated this recipe

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  • 11 December 2011

    Vicki commented on this recipe

    I've just made this for next week's lunches and it's all I can do not to eat a great big bowl of the stuf right now with some crusty bread. It's absolutely delicious - probably the best soup I have ever made and perfect for the winter weather. Will make again next time I have guests over.

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  • 12 December 2011

    Ravenisdead rated and commented on this recipe

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    Hate vegetables and soup but gave this a try and it is yummy! Even converted those who hate squash

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  • 15 December 2011

    Kaz P commented on this recipe

    Fantastic & easy. It looks great if you do the garnish but not necessary if you want a simple supper. Freezes really well too.

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  • 23 December 2011

    Paula rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this soup for a dinner party on Solstice Eve, it was easy to make and turned out really tasty and delicious, it went down well. Fantastic

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  • 25 December 2011

    Frenchie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This soup was just so gorgeous. Used my own home grown chillies, used 4, as they are not too hot and it was just right. Will defo make again and again.

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  • 31 December 2011

    tango rated and commented on this recipe

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    lovely soup!

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  • 02 January 2012

    C Badarello rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely gorgeous soup and so easy to make.... Try using shallots instead of onions for a more delicate flavour... Yum yum!

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  • 06 January 2012

    Marit-Johanne Eide rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    too sweet for me.. it was ok if i had it in very small quantities, but if i would try to eat a normal bowl of soup of it, it would make me nauseaus..

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  • 10 January 2012

    Kasia rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    The recipe looked very promising, but, as I can see in other comments, the biggest controversy is always with chilli peppers and that's how it was in my case, too. I added two medium peppers and loads of natural yoghurt (instead of creme fraiche) and the soup turned out.. burning hot! will try to add some coconut milk and curry spice, perhaps it will help. Never understimate the power of your chillies! :)

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  • 11 January 2012

    KaZzA rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this and took a portion to work for lunch - delicious and really filling. It also freezes & reheats well ... even with the creme fraiche !

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash , about 1kg, peeled and deseeded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 onions , diced
  • 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
  • 2 mild red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
  • 850ml hot vegetable stock
  • 4 tbsp crème fraîche , plus more to serve
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264 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 6g, sugar 17g, salt 0.61 g

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