Pumpkin soup

Serves 6-8 

Ingredients:

  • 1 large Japanese pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1000ml organic low sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 

Seasoning:

  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt 
  • Black pepper 

Method:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot, then cook the garlic and onion for 5 minutes until soft. 
  2. Add the pumpkin to the pot, cook for 10 minutes until soft. 
  3. Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until the pumpkin is very soft. Season with turmeric, salt and black pepper. 
  4. Purée the soup with a blender. Ready to serve.