Butternut Squash, Courgette and Chorizo Soup
Butternut squash, courgette and chorizo soup is a velvety autumn soup with smoky Spanish notes, made entirely in the Thermomix TM7. The machine chops the vegetables, browns the chorizo and blends everything into a silky texture at high speed. Fresh parsley finishes the bowl with a bright, herbal lift for a warming starter or lunch.
About this recipe
Butternut squash, courgette and chorizo soup Thermomix TM7 recipes bring together the sweet nuttiness of squash, the gentle freshness of courgettes and the smoky spice of chorizo in one silky bowl. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner or a warming lunch in your all-in-one kitchen machine? This recipe is exactly that. The TM7 weighs the squash directly into the mixing bowl, chops the courgettes uniformly in seconds and browns the chorizo so its paprika-rich oils flavour the whole base. A final high-speed blend, powered by the TM7's mixing function, transforms the vegetables into a velvety, restaurant-quality soup without a separate blender or sieve. It is ideal for chilly autumn evenings, batch cooking for the week or an elegant starter at a casual dinner party. Topped with fresh parsley and crisp chorizo pieces, this soup proves that hearty Spanish-inspired comfort food can be ready with minimal effort and minimal washing up.
Preparation tips
- Cut the butternut squash into even cubes before adding it to the mixing bowl so the TM7 blade can lift and cook every piece uniformly, giving the finished soup a consistently velvety body without fibrous strands.
- Fry the chorizo slices separately in a dry pan until crisp and set them aside; spooning them on top just before serving keeps their texture crunchy and their paprika oil visible on the soup surface.
- Make it kid-friendly by using mild chorizo or replacing it with cooked ham, then blending the parsley into the soup itself so children get the fresh herbal flavour without seeing green flecks.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: omit the chorizo and add smoked paprika and a handful of toasted almonds for depth; the squash and courgette base stays silky while the paprika delivers that characteristic smoky backbone.
- Seasonal twist: replace half the butternut squash with sweet potato in winter, or add a diced ripe tomato in summer for a lighter, slightly tangy version of the same silky soup.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs the butternut squash directly in the mixing bowl to the exact gram. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the courgettes into uniform pieces in seconds, ensuring even cooking throughout. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Temperature control - The Thermomix browns the chorizo gently so its smoky paprika oils release without burning. [Browning]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free heating - The TM7 heats the soup automatically, cooking the squash until fork-tender while you set the table. [Heating]. [Hands-Free]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix mixes the soup at high speed into a velvety, restaurant-quality texture in seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh parsley
- courgettes
- butternut squash
- water
- fine sea salt
- chorizo