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Pumpkin Soup

Depending on the size of your pumpkin, you may want to adjust the spices and seasonings to suit you taste.

What you need

  1. 1 small pumpkin, cut in half, seeds removed
  2. Olive oil
  3. 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  4. 4-8 garlic cloves, chopped
  5. 2-3 tbl fresh minced ginger
  6. 1 tsp ground coriander
  7. 1 tsp ground cumin
  8. 2 tbl honey (optional)
  9. 4 - 6 cups chicken broth (to cover)
  10. Kosher salt & pepper
  11. Fresh herb such as cilantro or parsley

How to make it

  1. Rub inside and outside of pumpkin halves with olive oil - sprinkle with salt & Pepper
  2. In a 400º oven roast the pumpkin until it's very tender
  3. Remove from oven, peel and run through a food mill, or chop into 1-2 inch cubes
  4. In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil until lightly brown, adding a little salt
  5. Add garlic, ginger and spices and cook about 3-4 minutes over medium heat
  6. Add pumpkin, honey and broth
  7. Simmer until flavors have combined
  8. Mash with a potato masher into a chunky consistency, or process in food processor in batches to desired consistency
  9. Add black pepper and adjust seasonings to taste
  10. Serve with fresh chopped herb to sprinkle on top

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