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Butternut Squash Soup~116
Ingredients:
2 butternut squash, de-seeded and sliced into chunks(skin on)
3 tbsp olive oil
4 leeks, sliced
4cm piece fresh root ginger, grated
2 tbsp fresh thyme
1.4 litres chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Put the butternut squash on a baking tray, drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over and season with salt and pepper.
2. Roast the squash until charred and soft, about 30 minutes. Scrape away the flesh and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, fry the leeks, fresh ginger and thyme in 1 tbsp olive oil for about 5 minutes. Season to taste.
4. Pour in 700ml good chicken stock. Tip in the flesh of the roasted squash and bring to the boil.
5. Taste for seasoning and puree in a food processor.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 45
Serves: 4
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Source: Tesco

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