BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ROASTED BANANA SOUP (SOUTH AFRICAN)

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This dish originated at The Conservatory Restaurant, at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, made by chef Cullingworth. I found this version at the Scrumptious Street Blog and am posting here for ZWT7-Africa.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 butternut squash (peeled, diced)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (dak brown molasses sugar if available)
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons butter
1 banana (unpeeled-ripe)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 carrot (peeled-chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 teaspoon curry powder (medium hot)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime (juice)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cilantro (optional garnish)
pumpkin seeds (optional garnish)
oil (pumpkin oil -optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle diced squash with brown sugar, honey and 2 T. butter, roast at 350 oven until caramelized and soft to the touch (about 20 min.), roast unpeeled banana in the same oven at the same time.
  • Melt the other 2 T. butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat, sweat onion, celery and carrot a few minutes; add garlic, curry powder, corinader, nutmeg and cinnamon, cook slowly for a few more minutes.
  • Remove banana from its skin, slice and add it and butternt (and it's juices) to saucepan; sitr in coconut milk and broth; simmer until hot; remove from heat, ladle soup into blender in small batches, blend until smooth, adjust consistency with more broth if desired.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste, blend again.
  • Return soup to the saucepan and cook to reheat.
  • Pour into bowls, garnish with pumpkin seeds,cilantro and a drizzle of pumpkin oil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 232.4, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 43.5, Protein 4

Freshnoy Prosper
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


kelly moore
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


EXAVIER SCHNEÏDY
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some more broth to thin it out.


Steven Marshall
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The banana and spices really made it something special.


Braiden McCabe
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy and the soup was so flavorful.


MG Mehedi
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Shani
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I wasn't a fan of the roasted bananas in this soup. They were a bit too sweet for my taste. Otherwise, the soup was very good.


XAFIN X YT
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful. The roasted bananas added a nice touch of sweetness.


MADDY CAT
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of butternut squash and banana. It's so unique and tasty.


melese tekela
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook butternut squash. This recipe didn't disappoint! It was a delicious and flavorful soup that was perfect for a cold winter day.


MD SHAGGAD ELETONIC
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I wasn't sure what to expect with the banana in there, but it was wonderful! It added a subtle sweetness to the soup that was perfect. The spices really made this dish sing.


Sara Alvarez
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This was simply divine!! I just made it for a dinner party and it was an absolute hit! Thank you so much for sharing this incredible recipe.