This Pumpkin Soup is warm, creamy, and delicately spiced with the smoky flavours of chorizo. This recipe can be made with pumpkin, carrots, or sweet potato, or combination of those, whatever you are harvesting or can get at the farmers market. Serve with this delicious Pumpkin Cornbread!
Pumpkin Soup
MAKES
Serves 4 big serves
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato or combination
- 250gm smoked chorizo or smoked meat (please note, chorizo may have garlic or onion used in them, you could use bacon if you prefer)
- 1 tsp garlic infused olive oil
- 2 tsp roast onion infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp freshly grated turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 litres bone broth or stock (or you can use 1 litre broth/ stock with 500mls water)
- To season: 1/2 tsp salt, and 10 grinds black pepper (to taste)
- To serve: sage, coriander or other herbs, finely chopped
OPTIONAL
- 1 to 2 small red chillies, or 1 tbsp. chilli or curry paste, for an extra spicy hit
- 300mls coconut cream or lactose free cream