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Pumpkin and ginger soup

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Soups & stews

Pumpkin and ginger soup

Soup Serves 4 1h 10 min
This is a cold weather soup with just the right balance of sweetness and punchy ginger. Serve it with a dollop of crème fraîche or yoghurt to serve if you have some. If you'd like a vegan version, use agave instead of honey, and try coconut milk rather than cow's milk to thin the soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 1kg squash or pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and diced
  • 5cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 litre veg or chicken stock
  • milk to thin the soup
  • pinch paprika or nutmeg
  • salt and pepper

Method

Prep time: 10 min
Cooking time: 1h

  • Step 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, without colouring. Add the squash, ginger and honey. Stir and add the stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until the squash is tender.

  • Step 2

    Blitz in a blender. Reheat, adding just enough milk to thin the soup to the consistency you want. Season and sprinkle over a little paprika or nutmeg to serve.