PUMPKIN SOUP

This soup epitomises autumn in a bowl. Pumpkin is not really a popular vegetable of choice to buy when one goes to the grocer. But I am a curious shopper and I love experimenting with seasonal, local produce. I have tried various recipes with pumpkin over the years and this one is a firm favourite. Do try it out and let me know what you think!

SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

½ yellow pumpkin

2 tbsp olive oil

10-12 sprigs of thyme

1 onion diced

4-5 cloves of garlic

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

A pinch of nutmeg powder

METHOD

1. Peel the pumpkin and cut thin slices. Roast in the oven with a tbsp of oil and 4 sprigs of thyme scattered on top. Roast until tender and the edges brown a bit.

2. In a wok, pour the remaining olive oil, and sauté the chopped onions and garlic. Add the roasted pumpkin slices and cook for a few minutes.

3. Add the remaining fresh thyme, salt, freshly cracked pepper and nutmeg powder. This spice is what I use to make it #gourmetised and fragrant.

4. Cool the mixture and puree until smooth. Strain.

5. Put back on the gas and thin it with water to the desired consistency.

6. Adjust the flavours as per your taste. Garnish with finely chopped fresh thyme.

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