{"id":1136,"date":"2025-07-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2025-07-17T17:13:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:13:33","slug":"winter-warmer-recipe-butternut-coconut-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/winter-warmer-recipe-butternut-coconut-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Warmer Recipe: Butternut & Coconut Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When the weather gets chilly, few things are as comforting as a warm bowl of soup. This Butternut and Coconut Soup is rich, creamy, and full of flavour, yet it doesn’t require a long list of ingredients or hours of preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a hearty favourite for cosy nights in and is easy to make whether you’re at home or cooking in a self-catering unit while on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
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  • 1 onion, chopped
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  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
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  • 2 cups vegetable stock
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  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
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  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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  • Salt and pepper to taste
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  • Optional: a pinch of curry powder or chilli flakes for extra warmth
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    Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil or butter, then saut\u00e9 the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
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    2. Add the butternut cubes and stir well for a few minutes to coat.
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    3. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for around 20\u201325 minutes, until the butternut is tender.
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    4. Use a stick blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer carefully to a blender.
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    5. Stir in the coconut milk, then season with salt, pepper, and optional spices as desired. Heat gently until warmed through.
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      Serve hot, drizzled with coconut milk and sprinkled with herbs or seeds, if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Serve with warm, crusty bread or garlic toast.
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      • Top with toasted pumpkin seeds or a swirl of plain yoghurt for extra richness.
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        Make a large batch and freeze portions for a quick meal on busy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Pure Winter Comfort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Whether you’re feeding your family or enjoying a quiet night by the fire, this soup represents comfort in a bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This creamy butternut and coconut soup is everything you need: a rich, comforting butternut soup recipe made with simple ingredients. Whether you’re meal prepping or just need more easy vegetarian soup or winter soup ideas, this dish is a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        It shows that you don’t need complicated recipes to enjoy homemade goodness – just a few fresh ingredients, a splash of coconut milk, and a little bit of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        When the weather gets chilly, few things are as comforting as a warm bowl of soup. This Butternut and Coconut Soup is rich, creamy, and full of flavour, yet it doesn’t require a long list of ingredients or hours of preparation.  It’s a hearty favourite for cosy nights in and is easy to make whether […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1140,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[108,25,26],"tags":[286,9,84,24,285],"class_list":["post-1136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday-recipes","category-mdc-buzz","category-travel-tips","tag-butternut-soup","tag-mdc-blog","tag-recipe","tag-travel-tips","tag-winter-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1136"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1142,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1136\/revisions\/1142"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.multidestinationsclub.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}