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Butternut Soup

South African Butternut Soup

South Africans love butternut soup. It is considered the national soup of South Africa and is served in restaurants, homes, and on safaris. In the process of making this delicious soup, you will need to prepare the butternut, onions, garlic, and Peri-Peri. After that, blend the ingredients until they are well blended. When you are done, season with salt and pepper to taste. In the end, you will have a delicious butternut soup that will warm your soul and satisfy your soul.
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Course: Dinner, Main dishes
Cuisine: African
Keyword: Butternut Soup, soup
CookingStyle: Slow cooking
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315.44kcal
Author: Food and Meal
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Peel, scrape out the pips and cut the butternuts into square pieces of approx. 5 cm.
  • Roast the butternut in the oven for 40-50 minutes until it is soft and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  • Peel and finely chop the onions and dice the garlic.
  • Cut the green pepper or jalapeño pepper in half and scrape off all the seeds and chop finely.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic, onions, and peppers to it. Cook until the onions are tender and translucent.
  • Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and stir thoroughly until everything is well mixed.
  • Add the roasted butternut cubes and water and cook for 1 hour for the ingredients to blend well and the soup to thicken.
  • Liquefy with a food processor.
  • Serve hot.
  • Before serving, place a spoon or two of cream in the center of each bowl.

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THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF BUTTERNUT

1. Prevents high blood pressure
2. Prevents constipation
3. Improves eyesight
4. Keeps bones strong
5. Protects your skin
6. Boosts immune function
7. Reduces inflammation
8. Aids in weight loss
While the traditional recipe is dear to many, don't hesitate to put your own spin on it. Maybe a hint of chili for an extra kick? Or perhaps a dollop of cream for richness? Remember, cooking is about making it your own.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 315.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.8g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 54.8mg | Sodium: 167.3mg | Fiber: 6.2g | Sugar: 10.2g
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This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the Spoonacular Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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