Sweet Pumpkin Soup

Posted 2017-07-01 by Quaddieprincess ⇒ follow

Pumpkin soup is a delicious, comforting dish to have on cold winter nights. You will be warm and satisfied after eating this lovely, healthy dish.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 90 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients
500 grams of pumpkin cut into chunks
200 grams sweet potato diced
1 carrot diced
1 celery stalk sliced
1 small brown onion sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 - 4 bacon shortcuts diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method

Heat 1/2 of the oil in a large pot to a medium - high heat. Add the carrot, celery and onion. Saute until softened then put in the pumpkin, sweet potato and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in the stock and simmer for 40 - 50 minutes until vegetables are very tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Puree with a stick blender or put into a liquidiser. Return to a low heat, add the nutmeg and season. Simmer gently for 10 - 15 minutes until thick.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan to a high heat. Cook the bacon in the pan until brown, set aside.

Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon pieces to serve.

Categories
#vegetables
#healthy
#dinner
#entree
#pumpkin
#bacon
#winter

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