Pumpkin, Chia And Cashew Soup

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
550g pumpkin, peeled and diced
80g roasted cashew nuts
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 litre vegetable stock
1½ tablespoons white Chia seeds
A pinch of ground nutmeg
A pinch of cayenne pepper
Cream, if desired Chives to garnish
Ground black pepper
Method
  1. Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan.
  2.  Add onion and sauté for a few minutes, until softened.
  3. Add garlic, pumpkin, cashew nuts and tomato paste.
  4. Cook gently for 2 minutes.
  5. Add chicken stock and bring to the boil.
  6. Reduce heat and allow simmering for 15 – 20 minutes, until pumpkin is tender.
  7. Place into a food processor and process until smooth.
  8. Season with nutmeg and cayenne and process for a few more seconds.
  9. Serve with a dollop of cream if desired, a sprinkle of chopped chives, some freshly ground black pepper and Chia seeds.
view nutritional information
 
Energy (kJ)
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Total Fat
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Vitamin A
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Per Serve
1699
406
31
13
3
12
0 g
52
257%
24%
786
748
25
3
7
9
19%
15%