Pumpkin and Apple Soup Recipes

Ingredients :

30 g butter

2 onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 kg pumpkin, chopped

2 green apples, peeled, cored and chopped

1.5 liter chicken stock

fresh ground black pepper

Method :

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan, add onions and garlic and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.

2. Stir in cumin and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute longer.

3. Add celery, pumpkin, apples and stock and bring to the boil.

4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

5. Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

6. Return to a clean saucepan, bring to simmering, season to taste with black pepper and serve.

Serves 4

This hearty soup can stand alone for a great winter's lunch dish, or serve it with crusty bread and follow with a cheese and fruit platter for a complete meal.

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