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Pre-set the oven to 200 C and start chopping the sweet potatoes and butternut squash into 1-2cm thick medallions in order to speed up cooking time.
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Excavate the squash but keep the seeds as you can toast these with a little salt for a tasty snack.
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Finely chop the onions and decapitate and excavate the bell peppers.
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Place the bell peppers upside down in the oven on a tray alongside the sweet potatoes and squash (you may need multiple trays) and leave to cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Check the bell peppers after 20 minutes as these are likely to be done first.
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Meanwhile, prepare a large saucepan with chopped garlic and plenty of olive oil.
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Bring the oil to a simmer and add the chopped red onion and oregano.
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Stir well, then add a little butter and rosemary.
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Once the sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and squash are done, carefully peel the skin off and deposit the flesh into the saucepan with the simmering onions.
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Mix well and use a hand-held blender to liquidate the soup - you may need to add a little boiling water from the kettle to stop the mixture becoming too thick.
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Add the sea salt and black pepper, chilli powder and ginger into the soup and continue to blend until the flavours are well integrated into the mixture.
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Finally, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of thyme.
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Serve with grated cheddar or a little sour cream to cut the spice.
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Delicious and very wholesome.