Crisp winter mornings and darker evenings mean soup season is definitely upon us! There is nothing quite like a rich, hearty soup to warm you up. I also love soups because it means I can get my daughter to eat a lot of vegetables at one time-always a good thing. When I started eating gluten and grain free, I struggled a little with soups. I used to put potatoes in all of my soups as they were a great thickener. Now, I’ve discovered that cauliflower can work much the same way and it’s made all the difference. This soup takes a little time but is so worth it. Roasting the vegetables gives a depth and richness which is noticeable in every mouthful.
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Ingredients
- 1 Butternut squash, peeled and chopped
- 1 Cauliflower, washed and chopped
- 2 Celery sticks, chopped
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Carrot, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3-4 cups (750ml-1litre) Chicken stock* *Homemade or without additives
- 1 tablespoon plus extra for garnish Fresh parsley
- 6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C Fan, 200°C Electric, 350°F or gas mark 4.
- Place the chopped butternut squash and cauliflower in an oven proof dish and toss with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes.
- While the butternut squash is roasting, sauté the chopped celery, onion, carrot and minced garlic with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil on a low heat. Stir frequently and cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
- Next, add the roasted vegetables and fresh parsley. Add 3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock first then add more if needed until you have just enough to cover the vegetables. Season with a little sea salt and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend the mixture in a blender until you achieve desired consistency. Enjoy!
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