SOUP
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Serves
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons oil
1 brown onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1lb (500g) butternut squash, peeled and diced 4 cups/1 liter chicken stock
METHOD
1.Heat oil in a large saucepan; add onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes.
2.Add the squash to the pan and stir to coat with the onion mix, and then add the stock, bring the mixture to the boil.
3.Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, cook with the lid on until the squash is cooked.
4.Remove from heat, cool slightly.
5.Place Stick Blender into saucepan and blend until soup is smooth.
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Variations
MOROCCAN BUTTERNUT
SQUASH SOUP
Add the following spices to the onion when sautéing.
Serve with cilantro leaves and yoghurt.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
Curried BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Add 1 tablespoon curry powder to the onions when sauteing.
Creamy BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Add ½ cup cream when adding the stock.
Thai style BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Add 2 small fresh red chillies and 1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass to the onion mixture. Add ½ cup/125ml coconut milk before pureeing the mix.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH and red lentil soup
Add ½ cup thoroughly washed red lentils when adding the chicken stock to the saucepan. You may need to add a little more water to thin if mixture becomes too thick.
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