I really want to make pumpkin soup tomorrow. I've never made it before :redface:
and i'd love a really yummy one to have with crusty bread and eat in front of our wood fire LOL
any suggestions?? thank you so much, i'm so excited to make it!
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I really want to make pumpkin soup tomorrow. I've never made it before :redface:
and i'd love a really yummy one to have with crusty bread and eat in front of our wood fire LOL
any suggestions?? thank you so much, i'm so excited to make it!
I just got given a recipe off a friends Grandma, havent tried it yet tho..
2kg Pumpkin, peeled
2 Onions, peeled,
2 Apples, cored (granny smith)
2C Chicken Stock
1tsp Nutmeg
1tsp Salt
2C Water
2.5C Milk
Freshly Ground Pepper
Chopped Chives
Sour Cream
Chop pumpkin, onions, apples and place in a heavy saucepan, add stock, nutmeg & salt. Bring to the boil, cover & simmer for 35-40 mintutes. Puree or push through sieve. Put back in pan, add milk. Adjust seasoning. Serve with sour cream and chives..
Now upon typing this i realise it says nothing about what to do with the water...will investigate. Although im sure someone else will come along with a recipe in the meantime!
this is my favourite!!! its from taste website
Ingredients (serves 6)
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 leek, white part only, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1kg peeled pumpkin, diced
1 large potato, peeled, diced
1L chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup (125ml) thin cream
Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat, add onion and leek and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not coloured. Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add pumpkin, potato and stock and bring to the boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then blend in batches.
Return soup to pan, stir through cream and reheat gently. Season and add a little more nutmeg if desired.
thank you so much ladies
ammaki- you are a true gem. that's exactly what i was looking for- grandma's recipe :) i'll be making it tomorrow.
olive- thank you i'll try your fave next week :)