Butternut Squash Soup

  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 cups of chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • salt and cracked pepper
  • creme fraiche
  1. Heat the oil in a dutch oven.  Saute the onion and the garlic until tender.  Add the squash and cook for 6 minutes.
  2. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.  Season with salt and pepper.  Add the ginger and bay leaves.  Add the lemon juice.  Simmer, covered for 20 minutes.  Discard the bay leaves.
  3. Pour the mixture into a blender, (do it by halves if necessary) and puree until smooth.
  4. Return the liquid to the pot.  Stir in the milk and heat through.  Add the cream and check the seasoning. 
  5. Serve garnished with a scoop of creme fraiche.

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