Winter Squash Soup With Cilantro - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 lb winter squash, deseeded, peeled and diced
1 None onion, peeled and finely diced
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy cream
2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
None None fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

Preparation

Heat butter in a saucepan, add squash, onions and cayenne and cook until onions are soft. Add stock and bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 15 mins. Reserve a little squash then puree rest. Mix cornstarch with cream until smooth then add to pureed soup. Season and gently reheat. Add balsamic vinegar then transfer to plates. Garnish with reserved squash and fresh cilantro.