Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Another comforting, quick and easy soup for wintry weather. The following makes two good portions of soup:

1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1lb of butternut squash, diced
1 pint of stock
1 teaspoon ground coriander/cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and ground black pepper
Fresh coriander/cilantro to garnish

Saute the onion, garlic and potato in the oil for about 10 minutes. Add the butternut squash, cover and sweat for 5 minutes, then pour in the stock and spices and seasoning.  Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are soft.  Blend or process until smooth and return to the pan to re-heat.  Serve hot, garnished with the coriander/cilantro and a swirl of cream if desired.