Pumpkin & Bacon Soup

ingredients

• 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped
• 500g potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 large brown onion, diced
• 100g bacon, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1L of vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Optional

• Fresh coriander to top
• Coconut cream for extra flavour

method

1. In a deep pot, heat olive oil over a medium-high heat.
2. Add bacon, garlic and onion to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent.
3. Add pumpkin and potato to the pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Add vegetable stock to the pot and let simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Once vegetables are soft and cooked through, either use a stick mixer or a blender to puree the vegetables.
6. Top with coriander and a spoonful of coconut cream for extra flavour.