Ingredients

50g butter

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped

500g butternut squash, peeled and diced

100g peppadew peppers, drained

3 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon curry powder

Pinch grated nutmeg

500ml chicken stock

500ml milk

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Small handful chopped chives

125ml fresh cream

Preparation

  1. First, heat the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute them, then the butternut squash and peppadews. Sauté for another 5 minutes, giving it the occasional stir.

2.Add flour, curry powder and nutmeg to the saucepan and mix well. Add half of the stock and bring to the boil, stirring gently. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until squash is tender.

3.Cool and pour into a food processor. Blend until mixture is smooth and return to saucepan. Add the milk, remaining stock, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before placing in the refrigerator to chill (if preferred you can serve warm).

4.Serve chilled with a sprinkle of chopped chives and a dollop of cream.

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Hope you enjoy the soup xx