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Chickens came to the New World with Columbus on his second trip in 1493.
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| Pumpkin & Red Pepper Soup |
Added: 15th May, 2006 | Viewed 1390 times |  |  |
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| This is a clever variation to the traditional pumpkin soup and adds a smokey flavourful bite to the taste. I have used olive oil instead of butter which makes this soup healthier. |
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| Ingredients |
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2 cups pumpkin, cubed
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2 large potatoes, cubed
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1 brown onion, chopped
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1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
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1 litre chicken stock
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1 tbsp cream
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1 tsp sugar
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freshly ground black pepper
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olive oil |
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| Method | | Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the onions till soft. Add pumpkin, potatoes and red pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Add chicken stock and seasonings. Stir well and cook for 25 minutes till tender. Blend the soup with a stick blender. Add cream and cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Serve hot. |
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| Serve hot with a slice of toasted sourdough or garlic bread. |
| Sprinkle some chives and mini croutons on the soup and serve with a dollop of sour cream. |
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