Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup

[Doris_Pinks]

For Emaggie!

Makes 4-6 servings
about 4lb (2kg) squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into chunks or slices about 1inch (2.5cm) thick.
20 (yes you read right!) cloves of garlic peeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 fl oz/60ml water
1 onion or 2 leeks finely chopped
40 fl oz/1.25l vegetable or chicken stock
Salt n Pepper
Chives or parsley to garnish.

Preheat the oven to 350F or 180c.
In a roasting pan mix squash and garlic, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, add water.
Roast stirring occasionally until squash & garlic are soft & golden.(add more water if they begin to scorch)
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Whilst they are roasting heat remaining oil in a pan, add onion or leeks and saute until golden brown over a medium heat. (about 15 mins) set aside.
In a blender, in batches, combine the squash/garlic & onions with enough of the stock to make it smooth.
Transfer puree to a large saucepan, add remaining stock, more if too thick for your liking, bring to a boil and simmer until heated through.
Season to taste.
Serve garnished with chives or parsley.
Enjoy! ;D

[Doris_Pinks]

[Emagggie]

Whoooaaar ! That sounds delicious DP. Good job I've got garlic hanging in the shed still  ;D Thank you very much.

[RosieMcPosie]

mmmm that does sound delicious!

[Doris_Pinks]

you may loose a few friends tho! ;) ;D ;D Breath fresheners at the ready! ;D

[Lindsay]

Yum, I'm prepared to take the risk!  ;D

[Emagggie]

Me too, me too. ;D ;D ;D

[manicscousers]

that sounds lovely dp..we do a similar one and add roast sweet potatoes,  ;D
must make more now it's so cooold  :)