Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 2.5kg pumpkin
• 1kg potato
• 1 red onion
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 100g butter
• 50ml olive oil
• 1tbsp ground ginger
• 1tbsp curry powder
• 1tsp ground cumin
• 1tsp ground coriander
• 1.5tsp ground cinnamon
• 2l vegetable stock
• Salt
• Pepper 

Method

1. Peel the pumpkin and potatoes and cut into even 2-3cm chunks.
2. Peel and slice the red onion and garlic then lightly fry in a wide based saucepan with oil and butter. After 2-3 minutes, add the spices and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
3. Add in the pumpkin and potato chunks and fry for 4-5 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Season the veg with salt and pepper, then add in the vegetable stock. Allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the veg has cooked thoroughly. 
5. Blend until smooth, check the seasoning and serve while still piping hot.