Butternut Squash Soup

Alphabet T The butternut has such a rich flavour that you end up with a filling soup and a silky texture even without the oil, butter or cream that is so often used in soups. This flavoursome recipe is extracted from Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol
Butternut squash soupButternut squash soup

Serves 4–6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 small potato, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 850ml vegetable stock, preferably home-made, or made with low-salt stock cubes
  • Handful of chives, chopped

Method

  • Peel the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into thick wedges.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and cook on a low heat for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add the butternut and potato and coat in the oil. Cook for 2 minutes on a medium heat. Add the garlic and season. Now add the stock and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Using a hand blender or food-processor, blend thoroughly. To serve, sprinkle with some chopped chives.

Per serving: 168 KCals, 3.3G Fat, 0.4G Saturated fat, 0.27G Sodium.Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol

Extracted from: Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol by Daniel Green and Catherine Collins (Kyle Cathie), £12.99) with photography by Lis Parsons.

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