Pumpkin Soup

Serves: 4  |  Prep: 10mins  |  Cook: 20mins

Ingredients for Pumpkin Soup:

• 1 whole brown onion, finely sliced
• 20g butter
• 500g butternut pumpkin, cut into chunks
• 1 whole carrot, cut into chunks
• 500g water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable stock paste
• 100g cream (optional)

VARIATIONS:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, added with stock paste
• 100g coconut cream, replace regular cream
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely diced, sautéed with onion

Directions for Pumpkin Soup:

step one: saute onion and melted butter in large saucepan until lightly browned
step two: add pumpkin, carrot, water and stock, bring to the boil
step three: reduce to a simmer for 20-30 minutes
step four: process soup in a high speed blender until smooth
step five: add cream (optional), process until smooth.
step six: add salt and pepper to taste.

OPTIONAL:
Serve with toasted croutons and toasted pepitas.