Download Country pumpkin and pasta soup - Soup
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Ingredients

  • 750 g (1 lb 10 oz) pumpkin (winter squash)
  • 2 all-purpose potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 30 g (1 oz) salted butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 litres (105 fl oz/12 cups) chicken stock
  • 125 g (4 1/2 oz) miniature pasta or risoni
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for serving

Method

1. Peel the pumpkin and potatoes and chop into small cubes. Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes over low heat.

2. Add the pumpkin, potato and chicken stock. Increase the heat, cover and cook for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

3. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the chopped parsley.