Butternut Soup

Ingredients

• 500 g butternut, peeled and cubed
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 red chilli
• 1 cup (250 ml) water
• 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock
• 100 ml fresh cream
• Fresh coriander

Instructions

1. 1

   Place all ingredients in a saucepan, except the fresh cream. Bring to a boil and cook until butternut is soft and tender, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the cream and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Garnish with a sprig of fresh coriander and a dollop of cream.

4. 4

   Serve warm with a crusty piece of bread.