Vegan Butternut Squash Almond Soup Food

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the butternut in half, no need to remove the stem, scoop out the seeds and dry bake (no oil needed) for 1 hour at 450 F / 230 C. Check half way through that it isn't burning.
• Scoop out all of the butternut flesh. Don't bin the skins they have lots of nutrients and can be placed back in the oven for a chefs treat.
• Peel and dice the onions and garlic. Then cook on a high heat with a dash of water for 5 mins until translucent.
• Add everything else and simmer for 5 mins then take off the heat, blend and serve.
• Sprinkle butternut soup with pumpkin and cumin seeds for extra flavour and crunch. Enjoy immediately.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH ALMOND MILK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut off the top 1/4-inch of the garlic cloves and brush the cut cloves with a small amount of olive oil. Wrap in aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cloves are tender and browned, about 45 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle, about 5 minutes; chop.
• Heat olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until squash is soft, about 30 minutes. Remove soup from heat and let cool slightly, about 30 minutes.
• Fill blender halfway with soup. Add about 1/2 cup of almond milk. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend for 1 minute. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup and almond milk. Return soup to the stove over low heat before serving; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Combine butternut squash, vegetable broth, potatoes, onion, carrots, and garlic in a 5-quart pot. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the diced squash is easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Use an immersion blender to blend soup thoroughly in the pot. Add coconut milk. Heat over medium-high heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP - VEGAN

Steps:

• Cute butternut squash in half lenghtwise and remove seeds.
• Place squash cutside down on a parchment lined sheet pan and roast in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until squash is soft to the touch, and the skin begins to pull away from the flesh.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Spoon roasted squash out of the skin and pass it through a ricer or food mill to remove any of the stringy fibers.
• Heat olive oil in a large stockpot and sute/swet the carrots, celery and onions, until the onions and carrots just start to caramelize.
• Deglaze the pot with sherry.
• Add the vegetable stock, salt, pepper, nutmeg and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
• Add the squash, reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
• Remove the by leaf, and puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until it reaches a smooth creamy consistency.
• Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and paprika and serve.