Pumpkin Soup

Name: Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients: 700 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups chicken stock; salt & pepper; 1 cup light cream; 5 slices middle bacon, chopped, pan fried; fresh parsley or chives, to decorate

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

700 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken stock
salt & pepper
1 cup light cream
5 slices middle bacon, chopped, pan fried
fresh parsley or chives, to decorate

Directions

1

In large heavy saucepan heat olive oil. Add chopped onion, garlic and saute for few minutes. Add pumpkin and chicken stock and bring to the boil.
2

Let it simmer on low heat, covered until tender about 35-45 minute.
3

Blend the soup with stick mixer until smooth. Stir in light cream. Season with salt and pepper if need it.
4

Serve soup with pan fried bacon pieces, fresh herbs and crusty bread.