Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 35 minutes; Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 30g butter
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 cup diced carrot
• ½-1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
• 500g diced butternut squash (2 cups diced)
• 2 cups broth (stock) or 2 cups water and bouillon cube
• A knob of butter for blending the soup
• ¼-½ cup 35% cream

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a pot over medium high heat. Add the onions, carrots and chilli flakes and sweat, covered for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
2. Add the butternut squash, and stock (or water and bouillon cube), bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until butternut squash is cooked and tender.
3. Blend the hot soup until smooth, add a knob of butter and cream and blitz to combine. Adjust seasoning and serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream. If you prefer hot soup return it to the pot and heat until piping hot.

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