Butternut Squash Soup with Pomegranate Creme

AuthorEricCategoryDifficultyBeginner

A warm and creamy staple with some fun twists.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time30 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins
Butternut Squash Soup
 1 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Large Spanish Onion (Small Dice)
 1 Leek (Small Dice)
 5 Stalks of Celery (Small Dice)
 1 pinch Salt and Pepper
 6 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)
 2 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger Root
 2 Small Butternut Squash
 ¼ cup Fresh Sage Leaves (Minced)
 ¼ cup Fresh Oregano Leaves (Minced)
 32 oz Vegetable or Chicken Stalk
 2 tbsp Ground Curry Powder
 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
 1 tsp Ground Allspice
 2 tsp Paprika
 2 tsp Ground Cumin
 1 tsp Chili Powder
Pomegranate Creme
 1 cup Creme Fraiche
 ¼ cup Fresh Sage Leaves
 ¼ cup Pomegranate Juice
Garnish
 Pomegranate Seeds
 Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Butternut Squash Soup
1

In a large pot add Olive Oil and place on medium-high heat.

2

Once oil has warmed add in Onion, Leek and Celery. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until onions is translucent.

3

Add in Garlic and Ginger. Mix until combined and reduce heat to low.

4

Add Squash, Sage and Oregano. Let sit until Sage and Oregano are wilted, stirring occasionally.

5

Add in Stock and all remaining Spices. Bring to a boil.

6

When squash is soft take the pot off the heat and allow to cool slightly. With an emersion blender mix and blend until soup is smooth throughout. If you do not have an emersion blender use a regular blender in small batches.

7

Taste and adjust spice/seasoning to flavor.

Pomegranate Creme
8

Mix Creme Fraiche, Juice and Sage in a high-power blender until combined.

Putting it Together
9

Ladle Butternut Squash into bowl. Add Pomegranate Creme. For a design use a squirt bottle or carefully spoon onto soup. Decorate with Pepitas and Pomegranate Seeds to taste.

Ingredients

Butternut Squash Soup
 1 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Large Spanish Onion (Small Dice)
 1 Leek (Small Dice)
 5 Stalks of Celery (Small Dice)
 1 pinch Salt and Pepper
 6 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)
 2 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger Root
 2 Small Butternut Squash
 ¼ cup Fresh Sage Leaves (Minced)
 ¼ cup Fresh Oregano Leaves (Minced)
 32 oz Vegetable or Chicken Stalk
 2 tbsp Ground Curry Powder
 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
 1 tsp Ground Allspice
 2 tsp Paprika
 2 tsp Ground Cumin
 1 tsp Chili Powder
Pomegranate Creme
 1 cup Creme Fraiche
 ¼ cup Fresh Sage Leaves
 ¼ cup Pomegranate Juice
Garnish
 Pomegranate Seeds
 Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Directions

Butternut Squash Soup
1

In a large pot add Olive Oil and place on medium-high heat.

2

Once oil has warmed add in Onion, Leek and Celery. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until onions is translucent.

3

Add in Garlic and Ginger. Mix until combined and reduce heat to low.

4

Add Squash, Sage and Oregano. Let sit until Sage and Oregano are wilted, stirring occasionally.

5

Add in Stock and all remaining Spices. Bring to a boil.

6

When squash is soft take the pot off the heat and allow to cool slightly. With an emersion blender mix and blend until soup is smooth throughout. If you do not have an emersion blender use a regular blender in small batches.

7

Taste and adjust spice/seasoning to flavor.

Pomegranate Creme
8

Mix Creme Fraiche, Juice and Sage in a high-power blender until combined.

Putting it Together
9

Ladle Butternut Squash into bowl. Add Pomegranate Creme. For a design use a squirt bottle or carefully spoon onto soup. Decorate with Pepitas and Pomegranate Seeds to taste.

Notes

Butternut Squash Soup with Pomegranate Creme
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