PUMPKIN SOUP

As you know, pumpkin is loaded with goodness….and what better way to eat it ,,,than a lovely smooth soup!!!!!!!!
This recipe can’t get any easier….. requires very few ingredients……no effort…..and yet the outcome is delicious….simply filled with favour!

1 tbsp butter
1 small portion of butternut pumpkin,, chopped into cubes( see picture)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 pods garlic, pressed
1 cup water
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 chicken stock cube
pepper to taste
2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
spring onion , to garnish

PROCESS:

•  Put butter in a pressure cooker and saute the garlic.
• When it releases its smell, add the onions.
• When the onions have softened, add the turmeric powder and pepper.
• Add the pumpkin.Stir.
• Add the water and the chicken stock cube.
• Stir in the coriander leaves.and close the pressure cooker.
• let it cook for about 2 or 3 whistles or till the pumpkin has cooked.
• cool and then put it into a blender and puree it.
• garnish with chopped spring onions.

• For those who want to eat this as a meal, can add a few spoons of cooked rice to their soup.
• vegetarians can also use veg stock instead of chicken stock

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