Pumpkin Soup
Contributed by Wholesome Sweeteners
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sunflower or olive oil
1 large organic onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Half a teaspoon ground cumin
Half a teaspoon ground cinnamon
Half a teaspoon ground ginger
Quarter teaspoon ground cloves
Generous grinding of black pepper
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 small organic pumpkin (about 2lb) peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups organic vegetable stock
1 can organic chickpeas, drained
Dash of pepper sauce like Tabasco
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Cayenne pepper to finish (optional)Directions:
Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion and garlic
Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften, then add the spices, sugar and pumpkin
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring until fragrant
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil
Simmer gently until the pumpkin is tender
Add the chickpeas, Tabasco and lemon juice
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed
Puree the mixture in a food processor or with a handheld blender until smooth
Serve piping hot, with a sprinkling of cayenne
|