SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH LIME CROUTONS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and when shimmering, add the scallions, bay leaves and cumin, and cook until softened about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, tomato paste and chipotle, and cook stirring until the carrots brown about 8 minutes.
- Raise the heat to high and stir in the potatoes and squash, making sure they are well coated with the paste. Season with 1 tablespoon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the potato and the squash are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Puree the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree, in batches. in a jar blender. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and when melted, stir in the bread cubes. Cook, tossing frequently, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with lime zest and drizzle with the lime juice. Season with salt, to taste, and continue to toss and cook for another minute. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and scatter the croutons on top before serving.
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Irfan Mehsud
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I had to add a lot of additional spices to make it flavorful.
Yusely Gutierrez
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Babra Azhar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lime, so I omitted the lime croutons. The soup was still delicious!
kyagulanyi edward
[email protected]This soup is so versatile! I've added different vegetables and spices to it each time I make it and it's always delicious.
Ms Bobita
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Tracy Cardi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Oluwakemi Olay wola
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Kamala Halder
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mohammmed Yajia
[email protected]This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the lime croutons add a bit of brightness.
Nivelle Villanueva
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Riaz Klasra
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and flavorful! I love the hint of lime from the croutons.
Muhanmad Asif
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow! I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this soup without any problems.
asifali bhangar
[email protected]This butternut squash soup is a delightful blend of flavors. The lime croutons add a refreshing twist that perfectly complements the creamy and slightly spicy soup.