Roasted crown prince soup

 Preparation time 15 minutes

 Cooking time 45 minutes 

 Serves 4

                                                                                                                                                        INGREDIENTS

1 onion chopped.

1 crown prince squash, about 700g.

480g tomatoes, quartered.

2-3 garlic cloves.

Olive oil.

2 chillies, deseeded & finely chopped.

2-3 fresh ginger, peeled & grated 

About 1 1/2 litre good veg stock.

Salt and pepper.

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 220 oc/ Gas 7.

2. Put the onion, squash, tomatoes and garlic in a roasting tin. Toss in enough oil to coat. Season.

    Roast for about 35/40 minutes or until the squash is tender, then transfer to a blender.

3. Add the chillies and ginger. Blitz to a puree, adding a little stock, then reheat in a larger pan, adding more stock to your desired consistency.

Checking the consistency before you serve.

Serve with a swirl of cream or creme fraiche

Then ENJOY