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Easy Pumpkin Soup From Scratch

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 brown onion diced
  • 1 clove minced garlic optional
  • Approximately 1 kg pumpkin skin removed, cut into smallish chunks
  • ½ a sweet potato skin removed, cut into small chunks (optional)
  • 1 litre chicken stock or vegetable if you prefer
  • 1 can of creamed corn optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, soup pot, or Tefal 45-in-1.
  • Add onion and garlic (if using) and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin pieces (and sweet potato if using) and stir through.
  • Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the pumpkin is very soft. (If using the 45-in-1, close the lid and select the soup function. The machine will cook for 40 minutes and alert you with a beep when it is done.)
  • Once cooked, use a handheld stick blender (or regular blender if you don’t have a stick blender) to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste the soup - season if necessary.
  • If the soup is lacking in flavour, add the can of creamed corn to add sweetness and taste.
  • Return to low heat and stir the creamed corn through the soup.
  • Serve with a dollop of cream if desired and/or crusty bread.
  • Enjoy!