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Butternut squash soup

Brian Turner
by Brian Turner
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 less than 10 mins  
Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
½ leek, chopped
150g/5¼oz butternut squash
200ml/7¼fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
50ml/1¾fl oz double cream

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the leek and butternut squash for 4-5 minutes until golden.
2. Add the stock to the pan and continue cooking until the vegetables are cooked through.
3. Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Stir in the cream and serve, reheating gently first if necessary.