Lactose-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free
8 Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
What You’ll Need
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 4 apples, cored and diced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- Salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: coconut cream, fresh chopped parsley
Ched Crisps:
- 1 cup Vevan Ched-Shred
- 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
Here’s How
- In a large pot, over a medium-high heat, heat oil and add onions. Sauté onions until softened for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder and cumin, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the butternut squash and apples. Stir to combine.
- Add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Cover pot with a lid and simmer over medium heat for about 25 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ched Crisps:
- In a bowl, combine Vevan Ched-Shred, almonds and cumin seeds.
- Line a microwave-safe platter with a piece of parchment paper. Place 1 tablespoon of Vevan Ched-Shred mixture onto the parchment paper – leaving a 3 inch gap between each mound. Spread out each mound to flatten slightly to form a disk.
- Microwave on high for about 45-60 seconds until cheese is melted and turns crispy (not oily looking).
- Gently remove from microwave and set aside on a baking sheet to cool.
- Repeat with the remaining cheese.
To serve:
Spoon soup into each bowl. Garnish with coconut cream and fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve crisps on top of soup or on the side. Enjoy!