Spooky Halloween Pumpkin Soup

by Aunty Susan

 

Are you getting a pumpkin for Halloween this year to make a jack ‘o lantern? Why not make a tasty Halloween soup with the leftovers? You’ll need an adult to help out. Watch out… this is hhhhhhot!

 

 

Ingredients:

The leftovers from your pumpkin, no seeds or skin, cut into chunks

1 large potato or sweet potato, cut into chunks

1 cup of red lentils (optional)

1 large onion or two small, sliced

1 litre vegetable stock

tin of coconut milk

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

2 heaped tsps of curry powder (or curry paste)

1 heaped tsp chilli powder

A little olive oil, butter or ghee for frying

Salt and pepper

 

 

Method:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil/butter or ghee and gently fry the onions and garlic till soft.

2. Add the chilli and curry powder and lentils if using.

3. Add the pumpkin and potatoes to the pan. Fry gently for a few minutes.

4. Pour in the coconut milk and stock and a little salt and pepper, cover, then simmer gently for approx thirty minutes

5. Allow the soup to cool down a little then pour into a blender and blend at high speed till smooth and creamy.

5. Serve and enjoy in a spooky manner.