Who fancies a big, hot bowl of this Leek and Butternut Squash Soup? Velvety smooth and deeply nourishing, it’s a lovely recipe that will serve you well in the years to come.
For those that follow me on Instagram, you may have recently seen a shot of my butternut squash haul from last autumn. We’d already used a couple by this point, but this was the stash I picked before clearing and cleaning the poly tunnel for winter. Not bad going for (I think) four squash plants!
In my various attempts to use up the stash I’ve been using these little beauties as the base in many a recipe, this leek and butternut squash soup being the latest. Sweet and creamy with earthy undertones, it’s cheap as chips to make and surprisingly filling.
Butternut squash has to be one of the most versatile veggies don’t you think? It’s up there with potatoes in terms of all the crazy good things that it can be turned into.
I’m not as proud of the photos as I am the recipe, but by the time the soup was in the bowls I wanted to EAT! Be grateful that I bothered to pull out a napkin :D I promise I’ll put more love and care into the next pics I share!
- 1 butternut squash medium sized,peeled, deseeded and chopped
- 1 leek medium sized,cleaned and chopped
- 1 litre stock or boiling water & stock cube
- Salt and pepper
- Pop the squash, leek and water/stock into a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Turn down the heat so that it simmers and let cook for 15-20 minutes or until the squash is soft.
- For a rustic finish, mash the contents of the pan with a potato masher, or for a smooth creamy finish whizz it in a blender.
- Pour back into the pan and top up with boiling water from the kettle until you have the consistency soup that you prefer, taste and season with salt and pepper and serve.
Kavey says
With the exception of this year, these are nth vegetables that grow well for us, so a great combo for me to bookmark.
Jane Sarchet says
Brilliant, hope you enjoy it Kavey :)
Janie x
Kerry Cooks says
Ooh, I do! This looks delicious and I absolutely LOVE the way you’ve photographed it :)
Jane Sarchet says
Aw Kerry, you’re a sweetheart! Thank you :)
Janie x
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
I tried to grow butternuts this year and they kept falling off! Less water next time I think. This soup looks so good, I love leeks too and bet the flavours go really well together. Will be trying this!
Jane Sarchet says
Oh no, really? Better luck for this year Lucy, there’s nothing better than sitting down to a meal that you’ve not only made, but grown too :)
Janie x
Ashley says
Such a simple recipe, but it looks beautiful and tasty!
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you Ashley :)
Janie x
Sarah says
Me me, I want a bowl! And agree it’s such a versatile vegetable. :)
Jane Sarchet says
On its way Sarah :)
Janie x
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m completely in love with puree soups right now and can’t wait to give this one a try!
Jane Sarchet says
Aww, thanks Rebecca! I hope you love it :)
Janie x
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
I’d never considered combining leeks and butternut squash, but it sounds really good! Leeks are one of my favorite soup ingredients and I bet the pair so well with the mildness of the squash.
Jane Sarchet says
Indeed they do Tracy. Thanks for stopping by :)
Janie x
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMollym says
Soups are my favorite and the picture looks so warm n comforting. I’ve never tried leeks in soup, so this will be something I would definitely consider next time I make one. Great recipe – Thanks.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks so much Molly, and for taking the time to leave a comment :)
Janie x
Tracy Wood says
Great combination Jane, can’t wait for proper soup weather here!
xTracy
Jane Sarchet says
Ah, bless you Tracy. I can’t wait for non-wet weather here! The rain is beginning to feel biblical! :D
Janie x
karen278 says
VERY nice looking bowl of soup there Janie and just what the doctor ordered for this wet weather we are having! Nice that you add links to other recipes too! Karen
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Karen, I wish I had a big bowlful right now even if just to warm my hands up :D
Janie x
Janice @FarmersgirlCook says
Sounds lovely. I’d love a polytunnel, but I fear it would blow away!
Jane Sarchet says
Must admit Janice ours is now held together with so much tape that I fear it’s not long for this world. We have a HUGE shiny new one next door which is for our tenants to use, and yet we’ve got a knackered old one. Sounds about right, doesn’t it :D
Janie x
Sammie says
This soup looks and sounds delicious. Love butternut squash, had never thought to combine with leeks. I will now!! Sammie
Sammie says
Ps your photos look fab x recipe pinned!
Jane Sarchet says
Aww, bless you! Thank you again Sammie :D
Janie x
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Sammie, hope you enjoy it :)
Janie x
Glamorous Glutton says
Great looking bowl of soup. I love butternut squash, it’s so adaptable, from soup to curry to roasted whole. GG