SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP

A hollowed out pumpkin acts as the perfect bowl for this spiced pumpkin soup. The ideal spook-tacular starter for a Halloween party.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

MAKES 4-6 PORTIONS

Ingredients

2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, chopped
125g celery, diced
600g peeled pumpkin, diced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp tomato puree
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
¼ red chilli (optional)
600ml vegetable stock
100ml milk

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, celery, pumpkin and ginger. Fry over a high heat for 3 minutes.
2. Add the spices, chilli and tomato puree. Fry for one minute.
3. Add the stock, cover with a lid, bring up to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
4. Whiz until smooth using a hand blender. Stir in the milk and season.