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Annette's Pumpkin Soup

This soup is pure comfort a recipe handed down from my mum.
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Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 large pumpkin any variety
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 potatoes peeled
  • butter about 1 tablespoon
  • 2-3 cups chicken stock use 2 cups for thicker soup
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg optional

Instructions
 

  • Skin and chop pumpkin and potatoes into chunks.
    • For more flavour roast your vegetables before continuing.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan, add vegetables & onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, orange juice, curry powder, and nutmeg (if used). Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until soft.
  • Drain, keeping the liquid, then mash or blend until smooth, gradually adding liquid for your desired consistency.
  • Warm through and serve with a swirl of cream.
    • Sprinkle with toasted seeds, crispy bacon or croutons for a little crunch.