Miso & Butternut Squash Soup with Sesame Kale Recipe
A comforting and nutritious Miso & Butternut Squash Soup that combines sweet roasted squash with creamy butter beans and savory miso, topped with a vibrant sesame kale garnish for added texture and flavor. This hearty soup is perfect for a warming meal and blends Asian-inspired ingredients into a delicious, wholesome dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 400g butternut squash, skin-on, cut into chunks
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 210g can butter beans, drained
- 2 tsp vegetable bouillon
- 1 litre water
- 1 tbsp brown rice miso
Kale Topping
- 80g shredded kale, finely chopped
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp finely grated ginger
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté onion: Warm 2 tsp of rapeseed oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and fry for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add squash and garlic: Stir in the butternut squash chunks and chopped garlic, cooking for 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Add beans, bouillon, and water: Pour in the drained butter beans, 2 tsp of vegetable bouillon, and 1 litre of water. Stir well, then cover the pan and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Steam the kale: While the soup simmers, steam the finely shredded kale for 10 minutes until soft.
- Prepare kale topping: Toss the steamed kale with 2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 tsp finely grated ginger. Set aside to infuse the flavors.
- Add miso and blend soup: Remove the soup from heat, stir in 1 tbsp brown rice miso, then use a hand blender to blitz the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the blended soup into bowls and garnish generously with the prepared sesame kale mixture for a flavorful, textural contrast.
Notes
- You can substitute kale with spinach or other leafy greens if preferred.
- If you don’t have a hand blender, a regular blender can be used in batches—just be careful with hot liquids.
- Adjust the water quantity to reach your desired soup thickness.
- To make this soup vegan, ensure the vegetable bouillon is free from animal products.
- To enhance flavor, allow the soup to rest for 10 minutes after blending before serving.
Keywords: miso soup, butternut squash soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, Asian-inspired soup, butter beans soup, kale topping, creamy squash soup
