“Every autumn I go through a phase where I make this constantly, and I've never regretted it once. Roasted squash transformed into something silky and sweet — a pinch of nutmeg, a cloud of cream if you're in the mood. Thirty minutes and it tastes like an entire season.”
25 min
2
batch-cooking · egg-free · gluten-free · vegetarian
Anti-inflammatory · Gut health · Energy
Ingredients
- 500 gButternut squash
- 120 gOnion
- 1 spicchioGarlic
- 500 mlVegetable broth
- 100 mlHeavy cream 10%
- 1/2 cucchiainoGrated ginger
- ½ cucchiainoTurmeric
- a piacereSalt, pepper
- per servirePumpkin seeds
Method
- 1
Peel and cut the squash into 2 cm cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and squash cubes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Sprinkle the grated ginger and turmeric over the vegetables, stir well, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the squash is very tender.
- 5
Remove the pot from heat and let cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Stir in the cream and gently heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, without letting it boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Pour the soup into bowls and generously top with pumpkin seeds before serving.
Why this works — Mila's notes
SQUASH AND BETA-CAROTENE
Squash is rich in beta-carotene, which becomes essential vitamin A for skin, vision, and immunity. One cup covers over 200% of your daily needs, supporting collagen and skin barrier health.
GINGER, TURMERIC AND DIGESTION
Ginger and turmeric contain gingerol and curcumin, anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce bloating and support digestion, improving nutrient absorption.
PUMPKIN SEEDS AND MAGNESIUM
Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium (37% of daily needs), essential for muscle relaxation, sleep, and stress resilience. They also contain zinc and iron.
