How to Make South African-Inspired Butternut Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

South African-inspired butternut soup is a creamy, comforting, and flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional South African cuisine. This soup is rich in flavor, thanks to the combination of butternut squash, sweet potato, aromatic spices, and coconut milk. It's warm and comforting, making it the perfect dish for a cozy night in or a special occasion.

The butternut soup is a popular dish in South African cuisine, often served during the chilly winter months. It's a vibran...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 clove elephant garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons cream, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, jalapeno, and elephant garlic and cook until onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice until well mixed. Add butternut squash and water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender and soup is thick, about 1 hour. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Ladle hot soup into bowls and swirl cream in the center of each bowl just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1026mg