How to Make Butternut Squash Soup

Toss the cubed squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast at 200°C for 30 minutes until tender and caramelised at the edges. Preheat equipment fully and use a food thermometer for meat and reheated dishes — visual cues alone are unreliable, and the FSA recommends core temperatures above 70 °C for two minutes when reheating. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Heat the remaining oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Work steadily through this part of make butternut squash soup, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Add the roasted squash and stock to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Blend with a hand blender until completely smooth. Preheat equipment fully and use a food thermometer for meat and reheated dishes — visual cues alone are unreliable, and the FSA recommends core temperatures above 70 °C for two minutes when reheating. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Stir in the nutmeg and cream if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If too thick, thin with a little extra stock or water. Work steadily through this part of make butternut squash soup, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds and an extra swirl of cream if desired. Work steadily through this part of make butternut squash soup, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.