Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a low heat and add onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric and butternut squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then add stock and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes until squash is tender. Remove from heat and cool a little.
2. Blend/Puree the soup until smooth. Return to the saucepan and gently reheat. Stir in coconut cream, sweet chili sauce and lemon zest. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded coconut.