South African Butternut Soup
South African Butternut Soup. It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Type de plat Main Course
Cuisine South African
- 1 kg butternut peeled and chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 potato peeled and chopped (for creaminess)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp mild curry powder (or just salt and pepper if you prefer)
- 4 cups water with 1 stock cube
- To taste Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup cream or milk (optional)
Fry onion and garlic in oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
Add butternut and potato. Stir in curry powder.
Add stock, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes (until soft).
Blend with a stick blender (or mash if you don’t have one).
Stir in cream if using. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, with bread or on its own.