Pumpkin and Ginger Soup

By CorbettCook

Fresh ginger is a great addition to many vegetable soups. In this recipe, it gives the pumpkin flavor a real lift.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2.5 cm (1 inch) piece root ginger, peeled and grated, 650g
• 4 cups peeled and chopped pumpkin flesh, 850ml
• 3 cups vegetable stock

Preparation

Step 1

Sweat the onions gently in the olive oil for 5 mins, add the onion, garlic, ginger and pumpkin and cook for 5 mins more. Add the water or stock and simmer for 15-20 mins, until the pumpkin is tender. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor and thin with a little extra stock, water or milk if necessary.