Description
The smooth and creamy taste of this wonderful simple soup is achieved through baking the pumpkin in foil parcels with thyme and butter.
Ingredients
500g organic pumpkin
1 bunch of thyme, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
75g unsalted butter, diced
500ml chicken stock
Oil
Salt and pepper
For serving:
Crusty bread
Directions
1. Place the pieces of chopped pumpkin, thyme and butter in a foil parcel. Bake at 190ËšC/ Gas mark 5 for an hour or until the pumpkin is soft.
2. Discard the thyme. Sweat the onion in a little oil until soft, add the baked pumpkin pieces, chicken stock and bring to the boil.
3. Blend until completely smooth in a high powered blender. Pass through a fine sieve and adjust the seasoning.
4. Serve the hot soup with some crusty bread.
Enjoy!
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