Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 average pumpkin, cut into chunks
  • 1 large potato, cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
  • 750ml vegetable or chicken stock
  • 200ml coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder or paste
  • 1-2 small chillies, sliced
  • olive oil

Method

  1. In a large saucepan, heat a little olive oil and gently fry the onion, garlic and chillies until soft
  2. Stir in curry powder/paste, and cook briefly until fragrant
  3. Add potato and pumpkin, and stir together
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and stock, stir, then bring to a boil
  5. Cover and simmer gently until the veges are tender
  6. Cool a little, then blend until smooth
  7. Reheat gently if needed, then serve with croutons