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26
September
Creamy Squash Soup
Creamy Squash Soup
Serves | 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 Large Butternut Squash (or other variety 1kg)
- 4 Large Cloves of Garlic
- 2 Medium Onions
- 150ml Double Cream
- 150ml Milk
- 1l Vegetable Stock
- salt and pepper
Directions
1. | Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6 |
2. | Peel and chop the squash into large chunks and place on a baking tray |
3. | Add the cloves of garlic, skin on, and drizzle everything in a little olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper |
4. | Bake for 40 minutes or until the squash is soft and the edges are starting to caramelise |
5. | Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, saute the diced onions with some olive oil until soft |
6. | Add the squash to the pot, then squeeze in the roasted garlic from its skin |
7. | Add in the stock and simmer for 5 mins, then turn off the heat and add in the cream |
8. | Using an immersion blender, puree the squash until the soup is smooth and velvety |
9. | Season to taste. Pour into bowls, then garnish with a little chopped fresh sage |
10. | Serve with some fresh crusty bread |