Roasted squash, coconut and chilli soup recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7.

2. 2

   Tumble the squash pieces into a roasting tin with the thyme sprigs and toss them in 1 tablespoon of the oil.

3. 3

   Season with sea salt and ground black pepper and pop in the oven to roast for 45 minutes or until the edges are slightly charred and the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.

4. 4

   In a large cooking pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and fry the onions until they are soft.

5. 5

   Stir through the chilli flakes and fry for a further minute.

6. 6

   Discard the thyme and add the roasted squash to the pot, along with the coconut milk and vegetable stock.

7. 7

   Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the pot from the heat and, using a hand blender, whizz the soup until you have a smooth, velvety consistency.

9. 9

   You may need to add more stock or boiling water to get the right consistency.

10. 10

    Add sea salt and ground black pepper and check the seasoning.

11. 11

    Serve the soup in warm bowls with crusty bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.