Winter is creeping near, and what better to warm you up than a nice big bowl of Butternut soup.
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS:
- 1kg butternut, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 30ml butter
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1½ litres chicken stock
- 1ml cinnamon
- curry powder to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 ml smoked paprika
- cream or natural yoghurt
METHOD:
- Melt the butter, add the onions and garlic and fry till soft
- Add the butternut and chicken stock, bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer till tender
- Flavour with the curry powder, salt & pepper and allow to cool slightly
- Liquidize or mash until smooth, reheat and serve with a swirl of cream or yoghurt on top
