Squash Soup

Squash Soup

Serves 4

0 pts & core

low fat spray

1kg pumpkin or squash, cut into chunks

100g potato, sliced

1 medium leek, sliced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tbsp grated ginger

1.5 litres veg stock.

salt and pepper

Mist a pan with spray and add squash, potato, leek, garlic and ginger.  Cook stirring occasionally for about 10 mins.

Pour in the stock and bring to the boil.  Cover and simmer for 20-25 mins until veg are tender.

Season to taste and serve.

Tip: Blend for a smooth soup if you like.

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Squash Soup

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2 small onions
3 large carrots
1 large butternut squash
spraylite
vegetable stock cube
2tsp cumin seeds
2tsp dried rosemary

Peel and chop all veg small. Soften onion in a large pan with spray oil, and with cumin and rosemary. Add other veg and 'fry' for a few minutes. Add stock cube and stir till melted. Pour over enough boiling water to cover contents of pan and simmer for 20-30 minutes until veg are really tender. Allow to cool and puree in a blender till smooth. Season to taste, and dilute to the required consistency before serving hot.

It's really nice with a little bit of greek yoghurt stirred in, or cheddar cheese melted over, but remember to count the points!