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Pumpkin Soup
« on: November 17, 2008, 05:11:18 am »
I just made the Pumpkin Soup from the Thermomix book with a couple of variations so thought I would share them as it was quite tasty and different.
I omitted the carrot and the sugar. I added 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon corainder leaves (dried) and a pinch of cinnamon and cooked it for 1 minute, after I sauted  the onion, at speed 1.
I also added about 100ml of low fat evaporated milk to the soup before I served it and partially stirred it through to give it a rippled effect.

« Last Edit: November 17, 2008, 05:48:05 am by Thermomixer »
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2008, 05:52:35 am »
A tasty variation - going a bit Moroccan.  Good work.
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2009, 11:38:48 am »
Hi
I also have a variation to the book.

2 garlic
2 onion
1 large potato (with skin on)
500g pumkin (skin off)
550g water
2tbs of tm concentrate stock
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puree and then pour into bowls.  Pour in a bit of cream, if you like, and then sprinkle with nutmeg and basil.




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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009, 01:47:06 am »
Thanks,  ;D ;D ;D  :-*  people think it is so basic, but Raymond Capaldi, one of Melbourne top chefs (and a TMX junkie who is demonstrating at this weekend's Masterclass),  has pumpkin soup as a dish to demonstrate when doing cooking classes.  The main reason is that he believes most people overcook it, but not necessary with the TMX.
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2010, 04:24:06 am »
Pumpkin Soup 2

Ingredients:
2 medium onions, quartered
4 bacon rashers, chopped roughly
1 garlic clove
20g olive oil or butter
3 cups pumpkin, diced (approx 850g)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tsp TM vegetable stock
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
100g evaporated milk

Method:
Chop onions, garlic and bacon in TM bowl for 2 seconds, Speed 5.
Add oil or butter. Saute on 3 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1.
Add the rest of the ingredients except for evaporated milk.
Set for 15 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1.
Add evaporated milk, and then blend 15-20 seconds by slowly going from  Speed 1 - 9.

Tip: this is not a thick soup but was the right consistency for my taste, if you prefer it thicker add 'a bit' less water.
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2010, 05:33:17 am »
Yum CP63.  I always add bacon to my pumpkin soup too.  I like a tsp of curry powder for a bit of warmth too.  :)

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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2010, 10:12:15 am »
Good work CP63 - bacon sure does add great flavour to Pumpkin soup.  :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2010, 02:29:50 am »
Creampuff.....do you leave the skin/seeds on for the pumpkin?
For the risk of sounding dumb....do you remove the bay leaf or mince that up too?
We like a thicker soup, so would you suggest 2 cups water?

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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2010, 04:27:37 am »
I peeled the pumpkin and removed the seeds, but leaving the skin on would be fine (especially if it was a Japanese or soft skin pumpkin). Have never left seeds and pulp in, so can't comment. Left the bay leaf in too, as that was ground up finely. The consistency with 3 cups was like a canned soup or pouring custard, so anything from 2 - 3 cups depending on how thick you like it. Hope this helps, either way it was tasty and simple.
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2010, 01:02:49 pm »
Thanks CP.....I'm planning some on the weekend.....served in a novel bread bowl.....will post if it's successful  ;)
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2010, 03:58:53 am »
I'm sure it will be  :D
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2010, 03:37:43 pm »
I've never put bacon in my pumpkin soup. I'll certainly give it a try. thanks.
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2012, 09:00:19 am »
CP - just wanted to bump your recipe - made this with a group of 10 year olds today (although I forgot to pack the bacon >:() - but it was perfect!!  Many thanks!! It's going into the File of Family Favourites!! :D :D

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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2012, 09:03:36 am »
woohoo, glad you enjoyed it goldfish. you do know its in that book that CP90 gave you?
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Re: Pumpkin Soup
« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2012, 09:13:03 am »
Absolutely!! :D  with it's big star rating!!  Also found it on here and it's been a while since it was posted so thought I'd "bump" it . . . it really is the best pumpkin soup I can remember tasting!! :D