Many ways of doing it, here's mine
INGREDIENTS
1 knob of butter or marke (approx 1oz/30g)
1 medium onion, finely diced
The flesh of a med pumpkin, cubed
1 large potato, peeled & cubed
1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1 1/4 litres of vegetable stock
Salt and pepper
Single cream (to taste)
Fesh/dried sage & thyme
1 pinch ceyene pepper
METHOD
Melt the butter in a large saucepan and cook the onion until soft. Then add the pumpkin, potato and nutmeg, cover and saute/simmer over a low heat for 10-15 minutes, until flresh softens. Now add the stock and bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Cool slightly, puree in a blender, or use a potato masher and return to the pan, ading the herbs & ceyenne. Season to taste and reheat ready to serve.
To garnish, add a generaous swirl of single cream to each bowl & a prinkle of fresh parsley, coriander or thyme.
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