By:
Fatima Sydow
Ingredients
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500g butternut, peeled and cubed
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1/2 onion, peeled and finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped or grated
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3 cups of chicken stock
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Salt and pepper
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1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 cup cream
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Some cream for garnish
Method
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Boil all ingredients, except the cream and butter, till soft.
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Add cream and butter and blend with a blender till smooth.
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Garnish with a little cream, easy and so delicious.
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To take it to another level, drizzle with feta cheese or some chilli oil.
Tip
− To make your own chicken stock, simply simmer 2-3 pieces of chicken for an hour in water adding some salt, black pepper corns, a bay leaf, half an onion and a little garlic. Strain off the liquid and take a spoon to remove any fat, and there you have chicken stock.