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Print recipe Spicy Pumpkin Soup from Astrophe |
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Ingredients3 cups pumpkin/squash, peeled and cubed1 cup carrots/potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1-2 pts chicken or vegetable stock 1 can of chick peas 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground chilli or chilli flakes 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 -4 tbsp honey Salt and pepper to taste. To serve - soured cream and chopped chives |
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MethodChop all the veg into large-ish chunks.If you can be bothered, roast all the veg, or... If you can't be bothered roasting, just throw it all into a large saucepan. Pour on hot stock until the veg are just covered. Add spices and chilli and simmer for 30-40 minutes until veggies are tender. Add the can of chickpeas and simmer for another 10 minutes. Puree the lot, then add honey (1-4 tablespoons), salt and pepper and extra chilli to taste. Serve with soured cream dolloped on top, and sprinkled with chives. | |||||||||||||||||||
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