Try this delectable winter soup recipe from Granny Mouse
As winter creeps up on us, we’re all in favour of comfort food; heartier winter meals, to help us stay warm and cosy. But for those of us who aren’t so good in the kitchen, reaching for the pre-prepared meals becomes the easy option. However, according to Granny Mouse Country House & Spa Culinary Artist, Theo Mannie, “here’s a spiced Roasted Butternut with Coconut and Coriander Soup, that’s not only easy to make, it’s amazing to enjoy on those chilly winter nights.”
Initially a reluctant chef at best, Mannie’s love for tinkering in the kitchen and playing with ingredients ignited a spark he wasn’t even aware of, and has led to a passion for all things culinary.
“I just love sharing my recipes, which are my passion, with everyone, and enjoy making them realise that cooking can be fun and enjoyable,” Mannie adds.
Give this recipe a try. We promise it’s easy and will have your family begging for more.
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1kg butternut, peeled, deseeded and cubed
- 1tsp curry powder
- 100g butter
- 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly sliced
- 1 stick of celery, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 100ml coconut cream
- 20g fresh coriander leaves
- 1½ litres of vegetable stock
Method
- In a roasting tray, toss together the cubed butternut and the curry powder. Cover with foil and roast in the oven for 15 min at 180 degrees.
- In the meantime, in a large enough pot, place the butter, onions and celery. Sauté on low heat for about 5 min until they become translucent but not brown. Add the garlic and carrots and continue to cook until they all become soft, about 15min.
- Transfer the roasted butternut to the pot. Add in the stock until it just about covers the mixture.
- Cook until the butternut is cooked all the way through. Blend in a food processor until it is smooth.
- Return the soup to the heat. Add the coconut cream and season to taste.
Prepare in a large soup bowl, and garnish with the fresh coriander leaves, and add some fresh bread to the plate to soak up every last drop!