Winter Spiced Squash Soup

A spiced squash soup with cured croatian ham 'croutons' and a grilled cheese toastie.

Comfort food with 'feel good' factor.

Ingredients (4)

Spices/Aromats:

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 sprig of fresh rosemary

1/4 tsp chipotle chilli flakes

1/3 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika

1 bay leaf

Olive oil or Avocado oil to fry

Veges:

1 medium squash, cubed

1 medium carrot, chopped

2 sticks of celery, chopped

1 decently sized onion, chopped

Stock:

1 liter (approx) vege stock

To serve:

Butter or crème fraîche

Diced cured ham (genius)

Hunks of bread or a cheese toastie (mild blue cheese works here too)

Method:

Fry aromats and spices in oil, 30 seconds to one minute,

Add veges, saute gently for 2 minutes until coated in the spices.

Add stock, simmer for 45 minutes.

Cool and blend, add butter and/or crème fraîche to finish and garnish to your liking.

A cheese toastie, to serve (pictured) is really never a bad idea! Mild blue cheese works very well too.