Ingredients

• 1 - large pumpkin, cut in chunks
• 2 cloves - garlic, chopped
• 1 - medium red chilli, chopped
• 1 can - coconut milk or cream
• Lots of coriander leaves
• Salt - to taste
• 1 tsp - pepper

How to Make Plain Pumpkin Soup

• Cut the pumpkin into quarters so that they are of a manageable size to work with.
• Scoop out the seeds and remove the skin.
• Chop the flesh into small chunks and cook in boiling water until soft.
• Meanwhile, add the chilli, garlic, half the coriander, salt and pepper to a blender and whiz until well blended.
• When the pumpkin is soft, drain the cooking water but reserve it.
• Put the pumpkin into the blender with the chilli mix and blend.
• Put the mixture back into a saucepan, add the coconut milk and simmer.
• If it is too thick, add some of the reserved cooking water.
• Serve in large bowls and add the remaining chopped coriander for garnish.
• In case you do not want to use coconut milk, add plain milk or water instead.