Butternut Squash Soup​

 

Serves 6-8 as a starter 

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil 

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 small sprig of thyme

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1cm pieces

1 courgette, peeled and sliced

750ml-1L boiling water

Salt and pepper to taste

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You will also need

Food processor or stick blender

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Method​

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1. Place the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent.

2. Add the butternut squash, the courgette and thyme. Stir to coat with the oil and leave to cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add 750ml of boiling water and a good pinch of salt. 

4. Leave to simmer for 30 minutes or until the butternut squash is soft and easily mashed with a fork. Pick out the thyme sprig.

5. Remove from the heat and blend until silky smooth.

6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve.