Butternut Squash Soup

I have never tasted Squash while being in India. Thanks to my husband, I am now getting to try different,seasonal types of fruits and veggies.From early Fall through Winter,Winter Squashes are aplenty and at their best too.Butternut Squashes have a hard rind and a golden orange flesh. When I was wondering how to use the Squash, I decided to try making a soup out of it.

It turned out to be tasty enough...though I was initially not sure how it would taste :)

Here is the recipe to make Butternut Squash Soup

Time: Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients:

• Butternut Squash - 1 peeled and cubed
• Onion - 1 medium sized
• Garlic - 3 flakes finely chopped
• Ginger - 2" piece finely chopped
• Butter - 2 tsp
• Water - 3 cups
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Mint leaves/Basil - to garnish (Optional)

Preparation:

1. In a pan,Heat the butter and add the chopped Onions and fry till the onions turn soft pink.
2. Add the chopped Ginger and Garlic,cook until fragrant for about a minute.
3. Now Add the cubed Butternut Squash to this along with 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
4. Add a little salt to taste and simmer until the Squash gets cooked well. 
5. Once cooled, blend it in a mixer to a fine puree.
6. Now return the soup to the pan,Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 3-5 mins.
7. Garnish with Mint leaves/Basil.Serve hot.