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Delicious South African Butternut Soup Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: Approximately 2 litres
Serving Size: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 kg butternut squash
• 2 large brown onions, finely chopped
• 3 small garlic cloves, finely chopped or 1 elephant garlic clove
• 500 ml chicken stock
• 5 ml lemon juice
• 250 ml water
• 3 small strong green chilies or 1 large jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped
• 15 ml melted butter
• 250 ml fresh pouring cream

Directions:

1. Begin by peeling and removing the seeds from the butternut squash, then cut it into roughly 5cm square chunks.
2. Finely chop the onions and garlic cloves, or use a garlic press for the garlic.
3. Halve the jalapeno pepper or green chilies, removing all the seeds, and finely chop the green flesh.
4. In a saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter and add the chopped onions, garlic, and chilies. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and chicken stock until well combined.
6. Add the water and butternut squash cubes to the saucepan, then simmer the mixture until the soup thickens and all the ingredients meld together, approximately 1 hour.
7. Once the soup is cooked, use a hand blender or food processor to puree it until smooth.
8. Serve the soup hot.
9. Just before serving, garnish each bowl with a swirl of fresh cream.

Enjoy this flavorful South African Butternut Soup, perfect for any occasion!