Pumpkin Soup

Serves 4-6
Preparation time 25 minutes
Cook time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1kg pumpkin
60g butter
1onion, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
pinch of salt and pepper
3/4 cup cream

Garnish

Shredded fresh basil

Method

1. Peel pumpkin and chop into medium-sized pieces. Heat butter in a medium pan, add onion and cook gently for 15 minutes till onion is soft.
2. Add pumpkin and stock. Simmer, cover for 20 minutes or till pumpkin is tender. Cool.
3. Process mixture in a processor or blender till smooth. Return to pan.
4. Add salt and pepper, stir in cream over low heat to heat through.
5. Garnish with fresh basil just before serving.

Cooking Tips

When pureeing hot soup , process in small batches. Over filling the food processor or blender can cause hot liquid to overflow. Don't add cream if you prefer a thicker, non-dairy soup.