Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise

Name: Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 1 white onion; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon ground star anise; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
2 servings
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Indian

Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 butternut squash peeled, seeds removed and diced
1 white onion peeled and diced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons sea salt or as required
3 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon ground star anise

Garnish:

1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

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Instructions

In a 3 qt saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions have turned translucent.
Add butternut squash and vegetable stock. Mix. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle star anise and mix. Remove from heat.
Careful spoon into a blender and blend on low speed.
Pour the mixture back into the soup pot, and re-heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
Pour into soup cups, garnish with sunflower seeds, some crushed black pepper, and a drizzle of cream.
Serve with toasted sourdough slices.