Butternut Pumpkin Rosemary And Ginger Soup Recipes

BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN, ROSEMARY AND GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Take some cooking twine and tie the rosemary sprigs firmly into one bundle, leaving a long piece of string attached to the sprigs (about 1 foot in length).
• In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, soften the pumpkin onion and ginger in a little butter and oil.
• Add a splash of white wine and turn the heat up to high and reduce the wine until almost all the liquid is gone.
• Pour in the stock, the rosemary (tying the excess string to the handle of the pot) bring to the boil and reduce to simmer, for approx 1/2 - 3/4hr.
• Add the cream and simmer a further 15 minutes.
• Remove the rosemary sprigs; blend the soup with a handheld stick blender or in a food processor until smooth.
• Pour the soup through a fine sieve back into the saucepan, (you will need to stir it in the sieve to help it through).
• * Return the soup to a low heat and season to taste.
• * Garnish with a little drizzle of fresh cream and serve with some garlic rubbed crusty bread on the side.

BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN SOUP WITH GINGER AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Saute pumpkin, garlic, ginger and onion lightly in vegetable oil.
• Add stock (it should just cover the pumpkin). Bring to boil and cook gently for 15 minutes.
• Let cool slightly and puree in blender or food processor, or use your stick blender straight in the pot.
• Return to heat, add coconut cream, lemon juice, tomato paste and sugar.
• Simmer another five minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with lots of fresh, crusty bread.

BUTTERNUT GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• in a 3-quart saucepan, saute the squash, carrots, celery, onion, and ginger in the olive oil until tender.
• Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minute stirring occasionally.
• Puree soup in a blender or food processor. Reheat on stove if necessary.
• Add salt to taste.