This high-protein soup is loaded with beta-carotene, which as a powerful antioxidant can help to reduce the damage caused by excess free radicals in the body. Serving with slices of wholemeal bread will also help with the uptake of amino acids into muscle cells. A sprinkle of seeds will add omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
Serves 2
Calories per serving: 322
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and deseeded
- 1 tsp crushed dried chilli
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1l vegetable stock
- 200ml tinned light coconut milk
- 2 scoops Elite All Blacks Plant Protein Vegan Blend (unflavoured)
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4.
- Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- Cut the butternut squash into pieces and spread on the baking tray. Place the tray in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven and scatter the chilli and onion over the pieces of squash. Roast for a further 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the stock into a medium saucepan and bring to the boil, then turn the heat to low. Stir in the coconut milk and warm for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add the squash, onions, chilli and protein powder to the pan, then blitz until smooth with a stick blender (add a little water if the mixture is too thick).
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.