Spiced squash and watercress soup

Spiced Squash and Watercress Soup
Average rating: 4 out of 5 star rating

Delicious, warming and good for you, this healthy, hearty soup is delicious with crusty bread. And it only takes half an hour to make.

  • Prep time: 10 mins

  • Cooking time: 20 mins

  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 900g butternut squash, wash, deseeded and cut into chunks
  • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 600ml vegetable stock
  • 1 (100g) pack watercress, roughly chopped
  • 3tbsp creme fraiche
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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and sauté 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 15 mins 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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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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