Pumpkin and Kumara Curry Soup

I have only made this soup once, but it was delicious. It is an interesting soup, with a blend of curry and basil. I got it from a New Zealand health food book.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 750  g  peeled pumpkin
• 550  g  peeled kumara (sweet potato)
• 6  cups water
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1  tablespoon ground coriander
• 1  tablespoon garam masala
• 2  teaspoons curry powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  tablespoon dried basil

Directions

1. Chop the pumpkin and kumara into 3cm dice. Place in a large saucepan with all remaining ingredients.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
3. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
4. Serve with yougurt and a sprinkle of coriander or parsley.