Pumpkin Soup
It’s that time of year again when we start cozying up to soups in the evening! Especially in winter, there’s nothing better than a big bowl of comfort!
This recipe was requested by one of our beautiful families, so I was more than happy to share this!
This pumpkin soup is quite possibly the easiest soup recipe on the planet, because everything is thrown into a pot; boiled; blended and served.
There’s no roasting or frying first – perfect when you’re in a rush, and it makes a large enough batch to feed an entire family and have leftovers for the next day!
Pumpkin soup is so good on its own; it doesn’t really need any ‘help’ with any additional ingredients. However, for an incredible depth of flavour, adding a swirl of cream adds extra richness to the soup.
This recipe can be altered, by adding more or less of the ingredients, depending on the amount you would like to make.
Ingredients
- 1kg Kent Pumpkin (skin and seeds removed)
- 1kg Butternut Pumpkin (skin and seeds removed)
- 2 x Zucchinis
- 3 x medium potatoes, peeled
- 2 x carrots
- 2 x sweet potatoes, peeled
- 2 x leeks
- 4 tbsp chicken OR vegetable stock powder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (optional)
- Cream of choice (sour cream, thickened cream, coconut cream
Method
- Chop all vegetables in to small chunks and put in a large pot
- Fill pot with water – enough to just cover vegetables by about 2cm
- Add in stock powder and garlic if using, stir
- Boil until all vegetables are soft and can be easily pierced with a fork, occasionally stirring
- Once vegetables are soft, use a stick blender to blend everything together (if you feel there is too much liquid, drain a small amount before blending)
- Stir in the desired amount of your cream of choice and season well with pepper – adjusting to your taste
- Serve!
This soup pairs perfectly with some buttered bread and/or some chives or parsley and extra cream on top.
Out of the mouths of babes
“I like to drink my soup”
“I like putting my bread in the soup”
“so creamy”
That’s all from Miss Shanny in the Kitchen this month
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