Pumpkin And Ginger Soup With Garlic Croutons Food

PUMPKIN & GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Deseed and roughly chop the pumpkin, peel and chop the shallots, then peel and finely grate the ginger. Pick and finely chop the herbs.
• Place the pumpkin, shallots, ginger and some oil in a large saucepan and sauté until soft.
• Add the stock, coconut milk and chilli powder. Season, then bring to the boil and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Blitz in a food processor then serve with the fresh herbs, lime juice and a splash of coconut milk.

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH GINGER CROUTONS

Steps:

• Remove the crusts from the bread and dice it. Put it in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until it is evenly golden brown. Sprinkle with one teaspoon of ginger and the olive oil. Cook another minute or so, tossing the bread cubes so they become evenly coated with the oil and ginger. Remove the croutons from the heat and set aside.
• Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the celery and onion, cover and put over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Check and stir them from time to time to see that they do not brown. Stir in the garlic and remaining ginger and cook over low heat a minute or so longer.
• Stir in the pumpkin. Add the stock or water, cover and simmer until the pumpkin is tender, about 40 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool about 15 minutes, then puree it in one or two batches in a food processor.
• Return the puree to the saucepan and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with the ginger croutons.

PUMPKIN AND GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil until foaming in a large, heavy-based saucepan.
• Add ginger, vegetables, curry powder and spices.
• Stir-fry for 2-5 minutes .
• Then cover and cook very gently over low heat until vegetables have softened, 15-30 minutes , depending on size of chunks.
• Stir with a wooden spoon from time to time.
• Sprinkle with cornflour and stir in.
• Gradually add chicken stock, then milk, stirring constantly.
• Continue cooking, stirring, until soup thickens slightly and comes to the boil.
• Remove from stove and cool for 10-15 minutes .
• Process, blend or purée until smooth.
• Return to saucepan and reheat over low heat.
• Season to taste.
• Stir in cream and serve in piping hot soup bowls.
• I serve this with nice crusty rolls.

CREAMY GINGER PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot and add onions, cook until tender approx 5 minute.
• Add pumpkin, broth and ginger and cook over medium heat for approx 15 min until pumpkin is very tender.
• Puree with hand blender (or pour mix into regular blender) until you have a smooth texture.
• Add curry, tumeric and cream/milk and heat through without boiling. Add salt to taste.
• Serve with crusty bread.