Saturday, November 29, 2014

Butternut Squash, Pumpkin & Yam Soup


Prep time:    15 minutes
Cook time:   45 minutes
Cost:              ~$6
Makes:          4 servings

A great fall/winter soup that is thick and tasty. Cans of pumpkin are on sale at Market on Yates, and you can mash the soup once cooked, or keep it chunky.

Ingredients:                              Cost:                                     
-          1 can of pumpkin                 $2
-          1 small butternut squash   $2
-          1 medium yam                      $1
-          1 large onion                          $0.50
-          Fresh garlic                             $0.25
-          Spices
o   Curry spice
o   Turmeric
o   Cayenne 
o   Garlic
                  o   Salt and Pepper




What to do:
1.      Cook chopped onion and garlic in a pot on medium heat
2.      When browned, add peeled and chopped butternut squash and yam, water and spices
3.      Cook covered for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are soft
4.      Mash, then add pumpkin and cook for another 10 minutes