Soup has got to be one of the simplest meals to make. This pumpkin soup recipe, and the following potato soup recipe, could not be easier. As soup falls into the category of ‘comfort food’ with its warming and wholesome ingredients, it is an excellent way to provide a healthy, filling and yet inexpensive meal for your family.
To see just how easy it is, follow this pumpkin soup recipe.
All that is required is 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 onions, 1 pumpkin, 700ml vegetable or chicken stock and 142 ml double cream.
Simply heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the chopped onions for a couple of minutes, then the peeled and deseeded pumpkin after chopping into chunks.
Leave for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally before pouring in your stock.
Season with salt and pepper and bring back to the boil, then leaving the soup to simmer for a further 10 minutes.
Finally, add the cream and return to the boil before pureeing the soup to give a beautiful pumpkin soup.
For one of the easiest soups ever, try this potato soup recipe.
All you need to make soup for four are four large potatoes, 1 cup celery, chopped, 1 cup onions, chopped and 1-2 cups of milk, plus a little salt and pepper.
Put your peeled and chopped potatoes in a saucepan with the onion and celery. Almost cover them with water and then bring to the boil. Turn down the heat to simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft, then mash the mixture leaving a few chunks if desired.
Pour in the milk and season with the salt and pepper to desired taste.
These two easy soups require little preparation, the ingredients can often be found in any home and there is no need to buy any new and expensive kitchen equipment.
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