Pumpkin and Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 small pumpkin
• 12 ounces broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 pint vegetable stock
• 200 ml milk

Directions

1. 1

   Slice the top off the pumpkin.Set aside.

2. 2

   Remove the seeds and stringy inside from the pumpkin. Set aside.

3. 3

   Scoop out as much flesh as possible without damaging the shell and roughly chop it.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onions for 1-2 mins, till soft.

5. 5

   Stir in the garlic, thyme and pumpkin flesh. Season.

6. 6

   Pour over the stock and bring to the boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the broccoli and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.

8. 8

   Blend the mixture, add the milk and heat through.

9. 9

   Servein the reserved pumpkin shell.