Smoky Pumpkin Soup

A delicious warming pumpkin soup with a sweet, smoky and slightly spicy taste, sure to give a warming kick on a chilly day.

I used Kent pumpkin because it was on offer and I like the sweetness of it but any use any pumpkin you prefer.

Ingredients

2-3 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 1/2 tbsp smoky chipotle seasoning

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 litre chicken or veg stock

1.5 Kent pumpkin, peeled, deseeded

and coarsely chopped

Method

1.  Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion, cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, chipotle seasoning, cumin and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring for 1 minute or until spices become aromatic. 

2.  Add stock, bring to the boil. Add pumpkin, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Allow to cool slightly.

3.  Using a blender or food processor, blend soup until smooth. 

Enjoy with crusty bread.