Ten out of ten for this one. You can use any type of squash or pumpkin but butternut is the best.

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 leeks sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 30g butter or Bertoli (or oil if you want vegan)

Chuck everything in a big pot and sweat gently for 10 minutes.

  • 1.2L light chicken (or vegetable stock to make it vegan)

Add the stock and simmer for 25 minutes. Whizz with a stick blender. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Even more incredible with Gremolata sprinkled on top:

  • 1 tbs parsley chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • zest of one lemon

Mix the above. That is Gremolata. Sprinkle on meat and fish to zap it up a bit if it needs it.