Indian Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Chef Simon Gault shows how to add some heat to winter dining with his delicious Indian Spiced Pumpkin Soup...

2 tbsp olive oil

200g onions, finely chopped

500g buttercup pumpkin, peeled and chopped

600ml Simon Gault – Farmers Market worth of Veggie stock

20g Simon Gault – Spice it Up Indian seasoning

100ml fresh cream

Salt and pepper to taste

50g crème fraiche

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

1 crusty French stick

In a solid bottom pot add oil and heat until it begins to simmer, add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the pumpkin and cook for a further 3 minutes. Pour in the Simon Gault – Farmers Market worth of Veggie stock, then add the Simon Gault – Spice it Up Indian seasoning and bring to a simmer. Simmer for a further 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft. 

Remove from the heat and blend with a stick blender until smooth. Return to the heat, add the cream and bring to the boil. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix in more Simon Gault – Spice it Up Indian seasoning for a stronger flavour if preferred.

Serve with crème fraiche, fresh parsley, Simon Gault Home Cuisine Indian seasoning on top and with crusty bread alongside.

INDIAN SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP © Simon Gault, 2014.