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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Curried Sweet Potato & Squash Soup



This recipe came to be because I literally had a sweet potato and squash in the pantry and I wanted a warming Autumnal soup to make for a family Saturday lunch. It is so quick and easy to make and is a really homely, comforting soup that tastes great. I teamed it up with my delicious savoury Cheese and Spring Onion Scones which were warm from the oven and slathered with butter. It was the most perfect lunch for a rainy, grey Saturday spent indoors with my family!

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tsp curry powder, plus extra for serving
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
½ butternut squash, roughly chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
Salt & pepper

Heat the oil and butter in a large pan then once the butter has melted and is sizzling add the onion. Cook for roughly 5-7 minutes until softened but not coloured then add the garlic and curry powder and cook for about 1 minute before adding the carrot, squash and sweet potato. Stir everything well together then pop on a lid and let the vegetables 'sweat' for around 10 minutes, stirring from time to time. 

After 10 minutes add the stock and some seasoning and cook for a further 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and a knife can cut into them easily. Leave to cool for a bit before blending until super smooth and silky.

When ready to serve gently reheat the soup and taste to check the seasoning, adjusting if necessary. Sprinkle over a touch of curry powder and serve at once.



3 comments:

  1. Those are the best kind of soups... the ones that fit what you already have on hand and provide a delicious, warm meal. Beautiful!

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  2. That soup looks delicious and has a beautiful colour, definitely a winner.

    Lynda@sweetsaffronspice.com

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