Butternut Squash Soup With Chili And Creme Fraiche
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and deseeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 2 red chili peppers, deseeded and finely chopped
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth, hot
- 4 tablespoons creme fraiche, plus more to serve
- Heat the oven to 400u0b0F.
- Cut the squash into large cubes, about 1.5in across, then toss in a large roasting tin with half the olive oil.
- Roast for 30 mins, turing once during cooking, until golden and soft.
- While the squash cooks, melt the butter wih the remaining oil in a large saucepan, then add the onions, garlic and 3/4 of the chili.
- Cover and cook on a very low heat for 15-20 mins until the onions are completely soft.
- Tip the squash into the pan, add the broth and creme fraiche then whizz with a stick blender until smooth.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning according to taste.
- Serve the soup with swirls of creme fraiche and a scattering of the remaining chopped chili.
butternut squash, olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, red chili peppers, vegetable broth, creme fraiche
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butternut-squash-soup-with-chili-and-creme-fraiche-389689 (may not work)