SPICED SQUASH&WATERCRESS SOUP

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Provided by mustardcomms

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion chopped
900g butternut squash, wash, deseeded and cut into chunks
1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
600ml vegetable stock
1 (100g) pack watercress, roughly chopped
3 tbsp creme fraiche

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and saute for 2 mins. Add the squash, stir well then cover with a lid. cook for 2 mins.
  • 2. Stir in the chilli and stock, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15mins or until the butternut squash is tender.
  • 3. Transfer to a blender and whizz until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan and add the watercress and creme fraiche. Season to taste. Gently reheat before serving with crusty bread.

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