Pumpkin Soup with Sage and Hazelnut Butter
By M&S Food
Published on 28 November 2024
Autumn never feels complete without a bowl of warming pumpkin soup. Chef Tom Kerridge has elevated a classic pumpkin soup recipe with this rich, creamy and buttery with sage hazelnut butter to make a meal we keep coming back to. The deep, nutty flavours of the brown butter make it really special. Time and servings
1 hrTotal time
4Servings
20 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 90g butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 850g crown pumpkin or squash, peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes
- 850ml chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp sage leaves, finely chopped, plus 20 sage leaves
- 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 25g hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 50ml single cream
- 4 slices M&S Collection sourdough, toasted
- 100g M&S stilton, crumbled
- 150 g M&S grated cheddar and mozzarella
Method
Step 1
Put the oil and 30g butter into a large pan over a medium-high heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the onion and stir. Cook for 2-3 mins then add the garlic and cook for a further 2-3 mins.Step 2
Next, add the pumpkin, stock, 1 tbsp chopped sage and chopped rosemary then bring to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 15 mins or until the pumpkin has softened.Step 3
Meanwhile, make the sage and hazelnut butter. Put the remaining 60g butter into a small pan over a medium-high heat. When it begins to foam, add in the hazelnuts and stir well until the butter turns a nutty brown. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the 20 sage leaves. Continue to stir until the sage leaves are crispy, then set aside.Step 4
Blend the soup until smooth with a stick blender and then stir through the cream and season to taste. Set aside to keep warm.Step 5
Heat the grill to medium. Spread the sliced bread over a baking tray and grill for 1-2 mins on each side to toast.Step 6
Mix the stilton, mozzarella and cheddar together. Sprinkle over the toasted bread and grill for 5-8 mins, or until golden and bubbling.Step 7
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with a good spoon of the sage and hazelnut butter. Serve with a nice cheesy toast alongside, if you fancy it, and tuck in.