Hearty Pumpkin Soup
- 750g pumpkin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, (crushed)
- ½ tpsp grated ginger
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled & finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium size carrot
- 1 small chilli (deseeded and finely chopped)
- 400ml vegetable stock
- 4oz cream
- Coriander leaves
Pop the garlic and onion into a pan with the olive oil and gently cook till onion softens. Transfer to a large pan with all the other ingredients and stock. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 20-30 minutes. Once cooked use a hand blender for a thick hearty soup and top with coriander leaves to serve.
Quick Pumpkin Pickle
- 500g pumpkin
- 2 apples
- 2 apricots
- A spoonful of raisins or sultanas
- 1 small onion
- 50g light brown sugar,
- 100ml vinegar
- Salt & pepper optional
- If you want it a little bit spicy then add nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger
Put all the chopped fruit and vegetables in a pan with vinegar and sugar, bring to the boil and then simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drain off the excess liquid and once cool store in a sterilised jar.
