South African-Inspired Butternut Soup

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Was looking for something warming for a dinner with my best friend and Gluwein and came across this recipe. Time did not permit that I cook so my fiance did it two days before, let it cook for a day or so on low, and wow, what a winner. Did not have the Gluwein though, but next time we will and I'm sure it will be the best. Great with olive bread toasted under the oven grill.

Submitted by Sché-D
Published on June 10, 2014
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender and soup is thick, about 1 hour. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.

  3. Ladle hot soup into bowls and swirl cream in the center of each bowl just before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute 3 regular garlic cloves for the elephant garlic.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
8g Fat
37g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 153mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 1026mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.