Butternut Squash Soup

Submitted by jeanne.herringer

"Quick and easy recipe. It has a lovely blend of butternut and cinnamon and therefore gives it a slightly sweet taste. This soup freezes well and you can add a dash of milk/cream when serving if too thick"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 large onions, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 kg butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 ml ground black pepper (or according to your own personal taste)
• 1 liter chicken stock or 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons margarine

directions

1. Sauté onions in 2 Tablespoons margarine
2. Add potatoes and butternut.
3. Add 1 litre chicken/vegetable stock.
4. Add 1 tsp Cumin and 1 tsp Cinnamon powder.
5. Put lid on pot + turn heat down to medium - cook until soft (about 30-40mins).
6. Liquidise and serve.
7. Add a little swirl of cream for an extra bit of richness (optional).