Ingredients

  • 1 Butternut squash
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1/2 Japanese leek
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 50 ml White wine
  • 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 1 dash Nutmeg powder
  • 1 dash Fennel seeds
  • 3 leaves Bay leaf
  • 1 dash Coriander seeds

Method

  • Remove the seeds from the butternut squash, cut into easy to handle pieces, and scrape the skin off.
  • Cut it into 5-6 cm cubes.
  • Slice the onion thinly and the Japanese leek into thin round slices.
  • Use the same amount of coriander seeds and fennel seeds.
  • Heat the olive oil and saute the onion and leek being careful not to burn it.
  • Add some salt and once the onions are transparent, add the butter.
  • Add the spices and saute until fragrant.
  • Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula.
  • Pour in the white wine and boil off the alcohol.
  • Saute until the liquid evaporates.
  • Add the butternut squash, pour in water to cover the squash, and drop in the bay leaves.
  • Bring it to a boil, remove any scum, cover, and simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the butternut squash is tender, turn off the heat and wait until cool.
  • In an electric mixer, blend the ingredients in 2 batches.
  • Return it to the pot, add the milk and season it with salt and nutmeg.
  • Pour it in a bowl, garnish it with some green, and bon appetit!