Simple pumpkin soup

This pumpkin soup is a family favourite. Full of the flavour of roast pumpkin, it is perfect with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives alongside some crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut pumpkin

    peeled de-seeded and cubed

  • 1 large potato

    peeled and cubed

  • 1 large carrot

    peeled and roughly chopped

  • 1 onion

    diced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup chicken flavoured stock cubes

  • Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 stick mixer

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and fry all vegetables until golden.
  2. Add 2 litres of boiling water to the pan and stir in stock cubes.
  3. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes until all vegetables are soft.
  4. Using a stick mixer liquefy all the soup until it's nice and smooth.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly.

Notes

Tip
This is a simple but tasty recipe that even the children can have a go at and still get a good result.
Tip
I fry the vegetables first as it is a great way to deepen the flavour by activating the natural sugars.
Variation
You can experiment with this recipe by adding different flavours such as a red curry paste for a Thai flavour.

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