Butternut Squash & Smoked Bacon Soup

Butternut Squash & Smoked Bacon Soup

Serves 4

200g smoked lean back bacon, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 tbsp chopped thyme

900ml veg stock

150g 0% Greek yogurt

Heat a large pan, add the choped bacon and fry for 5 mins, until lightly crisped.  Remove and set aside on kitchen paper.

Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 mins, add the squash and cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking/burning.  Stir in the garlic & thyme and cook 3 mins.

Add the stock, bring to the boil, add half the bacon.  Season and simmer for 15-20 mins until the veg are all tender.

Mash or whiz in a blender if you prefer it smoother.

Serve topped with  a spoonful of yogurt & some of the remaining bacon.