Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 leek, white part only, finely sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 12 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 500 g butternut pumpkin (peeled weight)
  • 500 g kent pumpkin (Peeled weight, can substitute for whatever kind you prefer)
  • 1 large potato, peeled, diced
  • 750 ml vegetable stock (or vegan chicken-style)
  • 12 cup low fat soymilk
  • 12 teaspoon cornflour

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat, add onion and leek and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not coloured.
  • Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add pumpkin, potato and stock and bring to the boil.
  • Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool slightly, then blend in batches.
  • Return soup to pan.
  • Mix corn flour into milk until combined well.
  • Stir through milk mixture and reheat gently.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add a little more nutmeg if desired.