Mediterraan
Butternut Squash Velouté
Ristorante Il Veliero
Ingredients
6 s
- 1.5 kg butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 medium onions diced, 4 garlic cloves minced, 2 cm ginger grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- 1.2 L vegetable stock, 200 ml coconut cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and white pepper
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, extra coconut cream, and chilli oil to garnish
Preparation
- Heat olive oil; cook onion until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, and chilli flakes; stir 30 seconds.
- Add squash and stock. Bring to a boil; reduce and simmer 25-30 minutes until squash is very tender.
- Blend until completely smooth. Pour through a fine sieve for an ultra-smooth result.
- Return to heat; stir in coconut cream. Warm gently. Season generously.
- Serve in warm bowls with a drizzle of coconut cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a few drops of chilli oil.