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Butternut squash and ginger soup

Tony Tobin

by Tony Tobin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1
Vegetarian Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
½ butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and very finely chopped
approx. ½ pint vegetable stock
2cm/¾in fresh ginger, peeled and diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and sauté the squash for a few minutes, to colour.
2. Pour in the stock, and add the ginger and seasoning. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding extra stock if necessary.
3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Return the soup to the pan to warm through and serve.