I usually don’t love a carrot ginger soup, but it turns out that I actually do love it…when you add butternut squash for nuttiness, some cashews for creaminess, lots of herbs for pizzazz and some feta on top for tang. If you’re vegan, skip the feta because this recipe is still 10/10 without the feta. This soup is one of those recipes that surprised me when I made it. I was trying to clear out the fridge and then all of a sudden this masterpiece appeared. So if you don’t usually love carrot ginger soup but you love to keep an open mind with all soups, promise me you will give this one a try!
Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut or 1 honey nut squash halved and seeds removed
- 1 white onion peeled and quartered
- 6-8 carrots peeled and halved lengthwise (reserve 1 for garnish and slice on a bias)
- 1- inch piece of ginger
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews soak while the veggies are roasting
- 2 vegetable bouillon cubes or bouillon cubes of your choice — I used chicken
- 6 cups water or skip the bouillon cubes and use 6 cups of stock
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Feta cheese crumbled, for garnish
- Extra roasted carrot slices for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the halved butternut squash, onion quarters, and halved carrots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until tender and slightly caramelized, about 40-45 minutes. In the meantime, soak the cashews in a bowl of water. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a blender, combine the roasted butternut squash (I included skin but you can scoop flesh out of the skin), roasted onions, roasted carrots, chopped ginger, soaked cashews, vegetable bouillon cubes, and water. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine. Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences. If needed, do this in batches. NOTE: I like to use bouillon cubes because I can control how much liquid I add for a consistency that I like and not run out of stock.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If needed to warm up or keep warm, pour the blended mixture into a large pot. Place the pot over medium heat.
- Pour into bowls and garnish.
Rate & Review
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THIS RECIPE?
Chefs kiss – its the perfect fall soup!! Every recipe of Skylars Ive ever made is always so fresh, simple and elevated!
thank you! I looooove this one too. appreciate your review!!!