Lamb Soup with Butternut Squash Ravioli
Lamb Soup with Butternut Squash Ravioli is a hearty main course soup where tender bone-in lamb shoulder is slowly simmered with carrots, celery, onions and fresh thyme. The Thermomix TM7 keeps the broth at a steady low simmer, while the butternut squash filling and ravioli turn this rustic soup into a restaurant-worthy autumn meal.
About this recipe
Lamb Soup with Butternut Squash Ravioli on the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of recipe that turns a humble bone-in lamb shoulder into a deeply flavourful, bistro-style soup. If you are searching for lamb soup recipes or a warming butternut squash ravioli recipe, this all-in-one kitchen machine makes it surprisingly achievable on a quiet weekend. The TM7 simmers the lamb slowly with carrots, celery, onions, garlic and fresh thyme, developing a rich, gelatinous broth while you get on with your day. Meanwhile the sweet butternut squash becomes a smooth, golden filling for delicate ravioli that soak up the herbal broth beautifully. It is a generous main course soup, perfect for autumn and winter Sundays, festive family lunches, or batch cooking for the week ahead. Every element, from chopping the vegetables to blending the squash filling, happens in one bowl, meaning less washing up and more time to enjoy the meal.
Preparation tips
- Brown the bone-in lamb shoulder thoroughly in olive oil before adding the vegetables, as the caramelised crust gives the broth its deep, savoury foundation that defines this lamb soup.
- Chill the butternut squash filling before filling the ravioli; a cold, firm mixture is far easier to portion and prevents the pasta parcels from leaking during cooking in the simmering broth.
- Shred the cooled lamb from the bone and return it to the soup just before serving so the meat stays succulent, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free ravioli wrappers or serving the lamb broth with tender cubes of roasted butternut squash instead of pasta, keeping all the flavour without the wheat.
- For a festive autumn variation, add a pinch of grated nutmeg and a spoonful of cranberry compote alongside the ravioli, or replace the lamb with diced pumpkin and chestnuts for a vegetarian version.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix chops the onions, carrots and celery evenly in seconds, giving the lamb broth a consistent vegetable base without uneven chunks. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to precise low-temperature simmering, the TM7 slowly cooks the bone-in lamb shoulder until the meat is fall-apart tender without any burning. [Precision Control]
- The built-in scale weighs the flour for the ravioli dough directly in the mixing bowl, saving you a separate kitchen scale and extra washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix blends the steamed butternut squash into a silky, lump-free ravioli filling faster than mashing by hand. [Time Savings]
- With automatic stirring, the TM7 keeps the soup moving hands-free while you shape the ravioli, so the broth never catches on the base. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- yellow onions
- garlic bulb
- fresh thyme
- lamb shoulder, bone in
- salt
- ground black pepper
- butternut squash
- olive oil
- carrots
- celery sticks