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Creamy Pumpkin Soup

added by Haly 19th December 2008
at 14:10

This delicious thick, creamy pumpkin soup is a firm favourite in the Haly household. It is delicious served with garlic bread or cheese on toast.

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook Time

30-40 mins

Servings

Ingredients

6 rashers bacon, chopped
1 large onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon oil
750 grams pumpkin, peeled and chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 1/2pts chicken or ham stock
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh herbs
120ml double cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream and fresh herbs to serve

Pumpkin, soup

Directions

Heat a large saucepan over a moderate heat. Fry the bacon until lightly browned and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the pan with the oil. Cook 3 - 4 minutes. Add pumpkin and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the stock. Cover and cook 30minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Puree soup using a blender or mash with a potato masher. Stir through bacon, herbs and cream. Season to taste. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs. Serve hot with garlic bread/cheese on toast.

1 reply

Ovenglov...

Replied on 9th January 2009 16.29

I tried pumpkin soup for the 1st time the other day, it was good, this one sounds nice also, I may try it some time.

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