Spiced Pumpkin And Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 red chilli finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic finely diced
• 3 tomatoes diced
• 2 cups of pumpkin
• 2 cups of water
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 3/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
• salt&pepper to taste
• Garnish with roasted cumin/pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a hot pan, sauté the diced chilli and garlic (until the garlic is toasted to a light brown colour)

3. 3

   Next, add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes

4. 4

   Once the tomatoes begin to mash, add the salt, pepper, and dry spices - cumin, turmeric, garam masala and cinnamon powder

5. 5

   Add the pumpkin and water and simmer for 20 minutes on medium heat (Add more/less water depending on how thick you like your soup)

6. 6

   Once the pumpkin is cooked, blitz in a blender

7. 7

   Garnish

8. 8

   * If you like extra spice in your soup you can add 1/4 tsp of red chill powder with the dry spices (step 3)

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   * If you're feeling indulgent, melt some butter in a pan and add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds until they crackle Drizzle this mixture on top of the soup just before serving