Squash Soup with Ginger

This is the squash soup that my mother usually made for us…for me it gives comfort and makes me feel better…

. 1 kg of squash peeled off and cut into cubes

. 1 potato, peeled off and cut into cubes

. 1 onion, finely sliced

. 1 clove of garlic

. 1 small node of fresh ginger, peeled and grated (you can use it in powder also, with care)

. 2 tbsp of olive oil

In a pan heat the olive oil and cook the onion until golden. Add the clove of garlic, allow it to golden and add the legumes, mixing well to incorporate with the onion. Add boiling water (or broth) until cover the squash, add salt, pepper (if you like it) and the grated ginger. Allow to cook for at about 30 minutes, in low heat (you can use the pressure cooker if you want), taste it, verify the salt and with the blender mix the legumes into a velouté creamy soup. Serve adding grated grana padano or pecorino cheese with crostini…