Ingredients
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• Butternut squash: ½ medium squash (about 450 g / 1 lb), scored with cuts (not fully split)
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• Purple onion: 1 medium, halved
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• Cherry tomatoes: 200 g / 7 oz (leave whole, increase if small)
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• Red bell peppers: 2 medium, tops and seeds removed
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• Garlic: 1 whole head, top sliced off
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• Vegetable broth: 300 ml / 1¼ cups (substitute with chicken or beef broth if desired)
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• Coconut milk: 150 ml / ⅔ cup
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• Olive oil: 2 tbsp / 30 ml
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• Spice mix:
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• Salt: to taste
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• Black pepper: ½ tsp / 2.5 ml
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• Paprika: 1 tsp / 5 ml
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• Dried thyme: 1 tsp / 5 ml
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• Fresh herbs: A handful of cilantro (or parsley) for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Prep for Roasting:
Preheat your oven to 210°C / 410°F. Place the scored half of the butternut squash on a baking tray or in a dish with a rack. Make a hollow in the center for the garlic head (cut side up). Arrange cherry tomatoes, halved purple onion, and red bell peppers around it.
Roast:
Drizzle everything with 2 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cover with foil (use parchment paper underneath if desired) and roast for 50-60 minutes, until the squash is tender and vegetables are caramelized.
Blend:
Remove from the oven. Scoop out the squash flesh, peel the skin off the peppers (it comes off easily), and squeeze out the roasted garlic. Transfer to a blender with vegetable broth and blend until smooth. (Work in batches if needed.)
Finish:
Pour into a saucepan, stir in coconut milk, and heat on low until gentle bubbles form, adjusting salt to taste.
Serve:
Ladle into deep bowls, drizzle with coconut milk, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with crusty bread or brie toasts (see note).
Chef's Note
Crispy Brie Toasts
Take two slices of bread, layer brie slices on one, top with the second slice, press gently, brush with olive oil, and bake at 210°C / 410°F for 8-10 minutes until golden.
Slice into triangles and serve with the soup.
Why You'll Love This
This soup embodies autumn coziness with its sweet squash, warm spices, and creamy texture. Simple to make yet elegant, it's a versatile dish you can personalize with your favorite broth or herbs. One sip, and you'll be hooked!
