Top 5 butternut soup recipes

Butternut soup, a big bowl of happiness, really.

Over the years, this fabulously simple meal has become a favourite for many and a staple on the dinner table.

Try these 5 delectable recipes for some imagination to your pot of butternut heaven.

Butternut and apple soup with bacon crumble – Apple adds a touch of sweetness and the bacon a lovely saltiness with a crunchy texture.

Butternut and rosemary soup – The earthiness of the rosemary adds a fragrant and soothing quality.

John Smit’s butternut soup – Yes, from the Bok captain himself!

Butternut soup with coconut milk and tomato – This spicy soup is offset by the creamy coconut soup and is a really unique recipe.

Honey roasted butternut and orange soup – Orange and sage go beautifully in this soup, topped off with crunchy pumpkin seeds.