Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled, seeds removed and diced
- 1 white onion peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or as required
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon ground star anise
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
Instructions
- In a 3 qt saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions have turned translucent.
- Add butternut squash and vegetable stock. Mix. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle star anise and mix. Remove from heat.
- Careful spoon into a blender and blend on low speed.
- Pour the mixture back into the soup pot, and re-heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Pour into soup cups, garnish with sunflower seeds, some crushed black pepper, and a drizzle of cream.
- Serve with toasted sourdough slices.
Notes
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