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Pumpkin Soup

by | Soups, Vegetarian

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Ingredients

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  • 2-3 tbsp oil
  • 3 large onions, finely chopped
  • 2.5kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable stock
  • 5 cups water

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Method

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  • Heat a oil in a large non-stick pot, add the onions and saute for 5-10 minutes, until transparent and starting to brown
  • Add the chopped pumpkin and potato and stir with the onion for about 15 minutes
  • Add the water and vegetable stock and stirring periodically, bring to boil.
  • Simmer for around 30 minutes or until pumpkin and potato are cooked
  • Remove from heat and puree/blend in the pot with a hand-held blender
  • Return to heat and add 1 cup of thickened cream
  • Gently heat through without boiling
  • Serve with a dollop of cream

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O’s Tips

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