BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ROASTED BANANA SOUP (SOUTH AFRICAN)

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This dish originated at The Conservatory Restaurant, at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, made by chef Cullingworth. I found this version at the Scrumptious Street Blog and am posting here for ZWT7-Africa.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 butternut squash (peeled, diced)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (dak brown molasses sugar if available)
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons butter
1 banana (unpeeled-ripe)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 carrot (peeled-chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 teaspoon curry powder (medium hot)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime (juice)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cilantro (optional garnish)
pumpkin seeds (optional garnish)
oil (pumpkin oil -optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle diced squash with brown sugar, honey and 2 T. butter, roast at 350 oven until caramelized and soft to the touch (about 20 min.), roast unpeeled banana in the same oven at the same time.
  • Melt the other 2 T. butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat, sweat onion, celery and carrot a few minutes; add garlic, curry powder, corinader, nutmeg and cinnamon, cook slowly for a few more minutes.
  • Remove banana from its skin, slice and add it and butternt (and it's juices) to saucepan; sitr in coconut milk and broth; simmer until hot; remove from heat, ladle soup into blender in small batches, blend until smooth, adjust consistency with more broth if desired.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste, blend again.
  • Return soup to the saucepan and cook to reheat.
  • Pour into bowls, garnish with pumpkin seeds,cilantro and a drizzle of pumpkin oil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 232.4, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 43.5, Protein 4

Gemechis bahiru
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This soup is delicious! The roasted bananas add a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted before. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Blackwonderwoman Myles
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love the addition of roasted bananas, which give the soup a slightly sweet and caramelized flavor.


Shiva Raut
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of butternut squash and roasted bananas is unique and delicious. I'll be making this soup again and again.


Sakhile Hlophe
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This soup is the perfect fall soup. It's warm, comforting, and flavorful. I love the combination of butternut squash and roasted bananas. It's a unique and delicious soup that I'll definitely be making again.


Madinay Ka Mangta
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making it again.


Priyanka Yadav
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the sweet flavor of the bananas and didn't even notice the butternut squash.


Lebone Leona
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out too sweet. I think I added too much brown sugar. Next time, I'll use less sugar and see how it turns out.


Brooklyn Green
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover bananas. I always have a few bananas that are about to go bad, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them up. This soup is a great option because it's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Robinson Mathw
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I was hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I'm so glad I did! The roasted bananas really balance out the flavor of the squash and make the soup creamy and delicious.


Moon Pyary
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love the addition of roasted bananas, which give the soup a slightly sweet and caramelized flavor.


Melondy Holbert
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of butternut squash and roasted bananas is unique and delicious. I'll be making this soup again and again.


odiase tina
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet flavor of the bananas and didn't even notice the butternut squash.


Bongani Khoza
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The soup was too thin and lacked flavor. I won't be making it again.


Jashley Revi
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I found the soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning. I added some salt, pepper, and garlic powder, which helped a lot.


ibra fakatax
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about its unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Chase Morgan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness from the roasted bananas. My family loved it.


Fenn Settle
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I added a bit more curry powder and cayenne pepper for a little extra kick. Delicious!


Ire Ade
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the butternut squash and roasted bananas complemented each other in this soup. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and had a subtle sweetness that made it very enjoyable. Will definitely be making this again!


Glenn Crolly
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This butternut squash and roasted banana soup is a delightful culinary journey to South Africa. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is perfectly balanced, and the roasted bananas add a unique twist that elevates the soup to a new level. I hig