Squash and apple soup with cheddar croutons
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Easy
- October 2015

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Serves 6
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Hands-on time 25 min, oven time 50 min
Nothing beats a bowl of soup on a cold autumn day, this recipe pairs squash and apple with mature cheddar for a flavour packed meal.
Nutrition: per serving
- Calories
- 357kcals
- Fat
- 13.2g (4g saturated)
- Protein
- 14.6g
- Carbohydrates
- 41.4g (19.8g sugars)
- Fibre
- 6.9g
- Salt
- 0.9g
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Ingredients
- 1 medium squash
- Olive oil
- 2 onions
- 3 apples
- 1½ tbsp grated horseradish (from a jar)
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 200g good quality bread
- 100g mature cheddar
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6 and line a baking sheet with baking paper. Roughly chop and deseed the squash, toss with a glug of olive oil, season and spread over a large baking tray. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Cut the onions and apples into wedges, then add to the tray. Roast for 40 minutes, tossing occasionally, then put everything in a large saucepan. Add the horseradish and vegetable stock, then season very well. Bring to a simmer, then blend until smooth. Keep warm.
- Tear the bread into small chunks, toss with a glug of olive oil, then spread over the prepared baking sheet. Grate over the cheddar, filling the gaps between the bread with cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, then lay the cheesy croutons on top and scatter with fresh thyme sprigs.
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Great soup – really hearty and delicious and super easy to make. First time had it without the croutons due to diet but will try with next time!