Pumpkin soup recipe - Schwe Payon Hinjo

Ingredients (nutrition)

• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• 4 roughly chopped garlic cloves
• 1½ lb pumpkin, cut into cubes
• 4 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup finely sliced basil leaves

Preparation (instructions)

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and brown garlic for 4 minutes.
2. Add in pumpkin cubes and chicken stock.
3. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 28 minutes.
4. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.
5. Season well with salt and pepper.
6. Ladle to serving bowls and garnish with basil leaves.
7. Serve hot.

Servings: 4

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