Pumpkin Soup

 

Pumpkin soup is one of those simple meals that is just so enjoyable.  It's filling, but not heavy.  You can zazz up with spices or herbs, or fancy bread.  We've had this with garlic bread, a French bread stick, but actually it's just as nice with a fresh load slice.  This recipe is uses the microwave to cook the pumpkin, so its relatively fast.  Also doesn't include any "fancy" ingredients like onion or garlic... I guess you could say its more "purist", but we all know I prefer simple recipes!   I hope you do too- enjoy!


INGREDIENTS

900g kent pumpkin

water

chicken stock pot (sub salt)

cream (I use lactose free, but you could sub yoghurt)

parsley garnish (totally optional, sub cracked black pepper)


METHOD

Wash pumpkin, remove seeds and place into pyrex bowl with some water

Cover with cling film

Microwave cook (potato 500g = 12mins)

Remove, unwrap and scoop out cooked pumpkin 


Top up water, cover back up with cling film

Microwave cook (potato 375g = 8mins)

Remove, unwrap and scoop out cooked pumpkin, discard pumpkin skin

Place cooked pumpkin with a bit of water and blend until smooth

I blend in batches and put into a large pot

Add chicken stock or salt to taste

Heat to serving temperature

Serve in bowls

Decorate each bowl with 2T of cream or yoghurt

Top with garnish (optional)


Enjoy with your favourite bread

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