JD's Pumpkin Soup

Posted for a request. This is my BF's creation & the only way I make pumpkin soup now. We usually throw all the ingredients in the pot without measuring, so these quantities are a GUESS - use as much or as little curry powder you like. For extra flavour I sometimes roast the pumpkin before adding it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs pumpkin
• 1  lb potato
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  large green bell pepper
• 2  stalks celery, chopped
• 3  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  tablespoon curry powder
• 1  tablespoon  chicken stock powder
• 1  liter water (approx)

Directions

1. Peel& dice pumkin and potaoes roughly.
2. In a large stock pot bring water to the boil, then add pumpkin, potatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, bayleaves and thyme.
3. Simmer until all the vegetables are cooked and soft.
4. Add the curry powder and chicken stock powder and boil a further 10 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaves and puree the soup, until there are no lumps.
6. Replace bay leaves, season to taste and simmer another 15 minutes.
7. Remove bay leaves before serving.
8. Serve with drizzled cream or parmesan cheese.