butternut squash and sage soup

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

Butternut squash and sage soup is a comforting vegan soup made with roasted squash and fragrant herbs. This easy recipe is naturally creamy, dairy-free, and perfect for colder days.

butternut squash and sage soup

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of pumpkin seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    2. Add sliced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
    3. Add butternut squash cubes and sage leaves and cook for 5 minutes.
    4. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the squash is very soft.
    6. Remove sage leaves, blend until smooth, then season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
    7. Serve in bowel and garnish with pumpkin seeds.

According to the BBC Good Food guide to butternut squash, roasting squash enhances its natural sweetness and depth of flavour.

For more seasonal plant-based soups, browse our vegan soup recipes for comforting vegan ideas.

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