Dairy free pumpkin soup

A deliciously simple dairy free pumpkin soup. Can be served with crushed macadamias to make it a more substantial meal or on its own as a nurturing meal at any time of the day.

SERVES: 6 – 8 PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 ½ cups (1kg) pumpkin - remove seeds, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil (e.g. olive oil or other vegetable oil)
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 4 cups (1 litre) water or stock (chicken stock)
  • ¾ cup (190ml) dairy-free milk (optional)
  • handful fresh basil, finely chopped
  • black pepper, as desired

Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
  2. Peel and chop pumpkin.
  3. Place pumpkin on a lightly oiled baking tray and bake until soft.
  4. In a large saucepan, sauté onion in the oil until translucent.
  5. Add pumpkin and water or Chicken stock and cook for 20 minutes.
  6. Process in a blender until smooth.
  7. Stir in dairy-free milk if you are using it.
  8. Serve topped with fresh basil.

Inspiration

Try a garnish of crushed macadamias or homemade Dukkah

Also delicious alongside your favourite Dairy free basil pesto

Read more here on Dairy free  eating.

Dietary Requirements

Gluten free  |  Dairy free  |  Yeast free  |  Sugar free  |  Vegetarian  Nut free  |  Lactose free  |  Egg free  |  Soy free

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