1 Tbsp (½ oz/14gr) butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 lbs acorn squash
½ teaspoon dry dill weed
¼ teaspoon curry powder (can use more to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken stock (+ potentially more at the end, see point 6, Veg stock for Vegetarian)
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
- To bake the squash, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and cover the cut sides with oil. Turn over onto baking sheets and bake at 425°F for 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool before scooping out the flesh.
- Once the squash flesh has been scooped out, sauté the onion in the melted butter.
- Add the squash and the spices, mixing well.
- Add the stock, stir to combine, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend until perfectly smooth.
- Pour in the cream and mix, and bring the soup back up to a gentle simmer before serving. (add stock to get the consistency of heavy cream)
- Add salt and pepper, adjust the seasoning, and serve.