3 Ways for Pumpkin (or Squash) Soup

Now that Halloween has passed, all those winter squashes and pumpkins are looking very tempting for some comforting soups. Here are our three fave recipes…

  1. In first place is Riverford’s Spiced Squash, Apple & Cider Soup – It’s SO heartwarming and just the ticket if you enjoy Indian spices.
  2. For a classic butternut soup, look no further than the brilliant Mary Berry. Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Pepper and Ginger are the key ingredients, and it’s a quick and easy recipe to whip up.
  3. Finally, for this one is for those who love cheese and comes from our Rocket Gardener: Squash, Cheddar & Thyme Soup
    • 1 squash weighing approx 1.5kg, peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks
    • 2 medium onions, chopped
    • Handful of fresh thyme leaves (picked off the stalk)
    • 100g cheddar, grated
    • Veg stock
    • Knob of butter
    • Splash of single cream

    Method:

    1. First, put the squash in a roasting pan, drizzle oil over them and season with salt before roasting them for approx 30-40 mins at 200c. You want them to be soft enough to easily slide a knife into, but not turning brown at the edges.
    2. Once the squash is roasted, remove from the oven.
    3. Warm some oil and a knob of butter in a heavy based pan. Add the onion and gently cook until the onion is translucent, but not brown.
    4. Once the onion is translucent, add the squash and cover with veg stock.
    5. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
    6. Remove from the heat, add half the thyme leaves and use a blender to liquidise the soup.
    7. Add the cheddar and return to a low heat. Whisk until the cheese has fully melted into the soup.
    8. Add a splash of cream, season with sea salt and add the final half of thyme leaves and serve.