Butternut cream soup
Ingredients
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Butternut
1 -
Onion
2 -
Garlic
1 clove -
Potato
4
Category
Soup
Soup
Preparation
25 mn
25 mn
Cook
30 mn
30 mn
Servings
6
6
Description
Butternut velouté, with its sweet, golden color, is the perfect comfort food for cool autumn evenings.
Preparation
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Cut the butternut into sections and remove the skin and seeds. Cut butternut flesh into pieces.
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Peel and chop the potatoes.
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Chop the onions and garlic clove.
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Put a little olive oil in a pot and sauté the butternut, potato, garlic and onions for 10-15 minutes.
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Cover the mixture with water so that the vegetables are just covered. Leave to cook over a low heat. Check that the butternut and potatoes are cooked by pricking them with a knife from time to time.
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Once cooked, place the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add spices. Garnish with seeds (sesame, sunflower, etc.).
A word about this preparation...
Why do we love cooking butternut?
Because in addition to its nutritional benefits, butternut has a velvety texture and a mild, slightly sweet taste that goes perfectly with spices such as curry or ginger.
❤️ Health
Butternut soup is a real concentrate of benefits for the body and the palate. Rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as antioxidants, it helps boost the immune system, particularly in autumn and winter. Low in calories but high in fiber, it promotes good digestion and a feeling of fullness.
⭐ Tips
Be careful to remove the butternut skin, as it gives a bitter taste to the preparation. Peeling a butternut is not an easy task. I advise you to cut the butternut into sections and cut the skin from top to bottom, laying the section flat on a chopping board. Don't forget to remove the butternut's seeds ;-)
🧊 Conservation
In the fridge:
Allow your velouté to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep for up to 4 or 5 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in a saucepan or microwave, stirring well to obtain a smooth, homogenous texture.
Freezing:
Butternut velouté freezes well! Just portion it out into suitable containers or freezer bags. It keeps for up to 3 months in the freezer. To eat, thaw in the fridge, then reheat over low heat.
The texture may change slightly after freezing. A little blending or a drizzle of vegetable milk when reheating will restore its creaminess.