We're really interested in cooking and love being in the kitchen trying out new things.

We thought we'd ask Alison from Slimming World Navan to recommend a dish for us to try. As you'll obviously realise the dishes that she creates are both nutritious and form part of a lifestyle aimed at staying slim.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients: Serves 8 Portions

• 2 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
• 1 kg carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tbls of curry powder
• 3 litres of vegetable stock
• Low calorie spray oil
• Optional Chopped bacon or cooked chicken pieces

Method

1. Spray a saucepan, gently fry onion until soft, add carrots and butternut squash with curry powder. Fry for 2 minutes.
2. Add stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Optional to add Chopped bacon or cooked chicken pieces if desired.