Coconut Butternut Soup

recipe

• Step 1
  Finely mince the garlic and onions. In a large saucepan add a drizzle of olive oil (or a knob of butter) and sauté the garlic and onion over low heat for 2 minutes.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, cut the butternut in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds then cut into medium cubes. Add to the saucepan and sauté on a high heat for 2 minutes, stirring until lightly browned. Add oil if necessary.
• Step 3
  Add enough water to cover the butternut, a pinch of salt, lower the heat and cook covered for 10 to 15 minutes. The butternut should be very tender and crush easily.
• Step 4
  Once the cooked, add the coconut milk, season according to taste, add salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Add a little water if necessary. (Optional: serve with crushed hazelnuts).