Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup
This butternut squash and ginger soup is a velvety starter made in the Thermomix. Fresh ginger, sweet squash, potato and raw cashews are cooked and blended into a silky, dairy-free cream in one single bowl. Ideal as a warming starter or light main course for busy weeknights.
About this recipe
Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup Thermomix TM7 is the kind of creamy, dairy-free soup recipe that turns an autumn evening into something special. Instead of juggling a frying pan, a blender and a saucepan, this all-in-one kitchen machine weighs the squash, grinds the cashews, chops the fresh ginger and blends the finished soup to a silky-smooth consistency in a single bowl. The raw cashews do the work of cream: as they cook with the butternut squash and potato, they release their natural richness, so the soup stays 100% plant-based without losing any of its luxurious mouthfeel. Fresh ginger brings a gentle warmth that lifts the sweetness of the squash, making this an ideal quick weeknight dinner or an elegant starter for guests. Anyone searching for vegan soup recipes with a Thermomix will appreciate how little effort is involved: simply add the ingredients, let the machine cook and blend, and serve. Garnish with a few reserved cashew pieces or a drizzle of oil for a professional finish.
Preparation tips
- Cut the butternut squash into even cubes of roughly equal size so it cooks through at the same rate as the potato, giving a uniformly smooth soup without any fibrous pieces of squash remaining.
- Reserve a few whole cashews before grinding and toast them briefly in a dry pan to scatter over the finished soup, adding a pleasant crunch against the velvety base.
- For a milder family version, halve the amount of fresh ginger and serve with a spoonful of coconut yoghurt; for extra depth, add a pinch of ground coriander when seasoning with salt and pepper.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully lactose-free and vegan as written, or stir in a splash of oat cream at the end for an even richer texture while keeping the recipe plant-based and suitable for guests with dairy intolerances.
- For a festive autumn variation, replace half the water with apple juice, add a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon, and garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds for a colourful Christmas starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - The Thermomix weighs the butternut squash and potato directly in the bowl to the exact gram, saving scale washing-up. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds the raw cashows into a fine powder that thickens this soup without cream. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Rapid chopping - The Thermomix chops the fresh ginger finely in seconds, releasing its warm, spicy oils evenly. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Even heating - The TM7 heats the soup with automatic stirring, so the squash never sticks or burns to the base. [Heating]. [Hands-Free]
- Silky mixing - The Thermomix blends the cooked vegetables at high speed into a velvety, restaurant-quality soup texture. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- ginger, fresh
- butternut squash
- potato
- cashew nut, raw
- salt
- white pepper, ground
- water