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Winter Potimarron Soup by Andrew Cotton

XTRATUF | Dec 10, 24

Winter Potimarron Soup by Andrew Cotton

A cozy and hearty soup made from roasted potimarron squash, sweet potato, and other veggies blended with broth for a velvety texture. Topped with soy or regular cream and crunchy homemade garlic croutons, it's a perfect winter warmer, optionally served with orzo pasta.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 Large potimarron squash
  • 1 Large Sweet Potato
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Potatoes
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 3 Carrots
  • Olive Oil
  • Broth (vegetarian, beef, or chicken, depending on preference)
  • Water (amount based on desired texture)
  • Soy Cream (or regular cream)
  • For the croutons: bread, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried parsel, olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the vegetables:

  • Peel the potimarron, sweet potato, onion, potatoes, garlic, and carrots.
  • Cut all the vegetables into large chunks.
  • Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil.

2. Roast in oven:

  • Roast the vegetables in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn.

3. Cook the soup:

  • Once the vegetables are roasted, transfer them to a large pot.
  • Add broth (vegetarian, beef, or chicken) and enough water to achieve your desired texture.
  • Let it simmer on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Blend the soup:

  • Blend the vegetables using an immersion blender until smooth.

5. Make the croutons:

  • Cut the bread into small pieces.
  • Toss with garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes.

6. Serve:

  • Serve the hot soup with a spoonful of soy cream (or regular cream) and freshly made croutons straight from the air fryer. We like having this with orzo pasta !.

Roasted Bananas (Optional Dessert)

A simple, sweet treat of caramelized bananas roasted with maple syrup and coconut oil in the air fryer, served warm with vanilla ice cream for a delightful finish to any meal.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 to 6 Bananas (depending on size)
  • Maple Syrup
  • Coconut Oil
  • Vanilla Ice Cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the Bananas:

  • Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Place the banana halves on a baking sheet or tray that fits into your air fryer.

2. Add the toppings:

  • Drizzle the bananas with maple syrup and a bit of melted coconut oil.

3. Air Fry:

  • Set your air fryer to “roast” mode at 170°C (340°F) and roast the bananas for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden and slightly caramelized.

4. Serve:

  • Serve the roasted bananas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.