CHARACTERISTICS
Silken Tofu Lunches and Dinners Comforting RecipesButternut squash, Tofu and Apple Soup
SERVINGS
6
PREPARATION
15 min
COOKING
30 min
Wrap yourself in comfort with this silky smooth soup that brings together the natural sweetness of butternut squash and apples with the creaminess of Soykei silken tofu. Infused with ginger, garlic and turmeric, it’s a nourishing bowl of fall flavours—perfect for cozy lunches or soothing dinners. Don’t forget the crunchy roasted squash seeds and fresh apple garnish for the perfect finishing touch.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
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Ingredients
Preparation
Ingredients
- 1 large Butternut squash, peeled
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 Cortland apples, peeled and cubed
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) minced garlic
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped ginger
- 5 ml (1 tsp) turmeric
- 1.5 litres (6 cups) vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 500 g container Soykei silken tofu
Garnish
- 1 Cortland apple, cut into small cubes
- 5 ml (1 tsp) chopped fresh thyme
Preparation
- Cut the squash in half. Remove the strands and seeds. Rinse the squash seeds in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut the squash flesh into cubes.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the onion, apples, garlic, squash and ginger for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the turmeric and pour in the vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes over low-medium heat, until the squash is tender.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the pumpkin seeds and drizzle with oil. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
- Place the tofu in the electric blender, then transfer the contents of the saucepan to the blender. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- When serving, garnish the soup with roasted pumpkin seeds, apple and thyme.
Ingredients
Garnish
- 1 Cortland apple, cut into small cubes
- 5 ml (1 tsp) chopped fresh thyme
Preparation
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