The soup @ Saver Queen

The soup

Posted on April 2nd, 2009 Saver Queen 9 comments

My Butternut Squash Soup turned out so beautifully that I thought I would share some pictures with you. It was velvety smooth and intensely flavourful. The hot curry powder, fresh nutmeg and colourful tumeric from my recent spice delivery really helped to give this soup a kick!

Although the squash is not cheap - I paid at least $4.50 for mine - the soup makes quite a large batch. This batch made 5-6 portions.

And the soup is easily turned into a meal with the addition of a couple of small side dishes. I like eating it with some homemade crispy pita chips and homemade hummus.

What tasty homemade meals have you enjoyed this week?

9 responses to “The soup”

Ginger April 2nd, 2009 at 22:29

I made a variation on my aunt’s super-tasty parsley butter soup.

I originally started out making that, but then I added too many carrots and had no parsley, so it ended up being a really thick puree, but tasty nonetheless! And it is SO GOOD FOR YOU, too!

You should try making a curried carrot soup too, they can be fantastic!
ter April 2nd, 2009 at 23:34

I’m craving soup!!!!
Nancy April 3rd, 2009 at 11:59

I happen to be one of the recipients of this soup and it is amazing..the texture is beautifully smooth (velvety is a perfect adjective, and the taste is divine. I asked her to make another batch for Thanksgiving weekend and she agreed..yay!
Try it..you’ll love it.
Saver Queen April 3rd, 2009 at 12:02

Thanks! Although I’m sure you meant to say Easter!
Saver Queen April 3rd, 2009 at 13:07

Ginger, curried carrot soup sounds delicious - that’ll be a great one to try.
Fabulously Broke April 3rd, 2009 at 16:55

That looks so tempting.

I love strong flavours like cumin mixing in with sweeter squash..
Amy April 3rd, 2009 at 19:45

I came across a great Butter Chicken recipe on Canadian Living’s website. When I made it last night, it fed three adults for dinner, me & the bf dinner tonight AND was able to freeze enough for at least 4 more dinners. The only thing I did differently was puree a breast of chicken (or two) in with the tomatoes to stretch that budget. Here’s the link: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/butter_chicken.php
jill April 6th, 2009 at 07:36

That soup looks yum!!! We tried making chorizo pasta last week, similar to the one we get from our favourite takeaway and it was just as tasty. Cheaper too per serving.
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