Maurice cleaning his tractor

Maurice and his tractor

Membership Form 2011-2012

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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Thyme

Ingredients

Serves: 9 

1.5L chicken stock 

1 1/2 teaspoons salt 

400g fresh pumpkin, diced 

1 onion, chopped 

2 sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed 

1 clove garlic, minced 

5 whole black peppercorns 

100ml double cream 

chopped fresh parsley to garnish 

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour 

1.Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic and peppercorns. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered. 

2. Purée the soup in small batches using a food processor or blender. 

3. Return to pot and bring to the boil again. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir in double cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. 

Tip: 

Make this pumpkin soup 100% vegetarian by using vegetable stock or water instead of the chicken stock. 

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