½ butternut squash, seeded peeled, cut in chunks
cover with plenty of water, about 6 cups water.
simmer
add:
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice,
½ - 1 tsp red pepper
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp ginger
½ tsp. salt.
1 tsp. sugar
when chunks are soft, whizz to make a pureé
Add one or all:
1 chopped apple
¼ onion chopped well
1 Tbs. sunflower seeds or other seeds
2 Tbs. dried currants or raisens
Simmer a few minutes and then let rest.