Pumpkin And Macadamia Soup

There’s nothing better than a bowl of warm pumpkin soup on a chilly day, and this is one of SheSaid’s favourite recipes, topped with crunchy macadamia nuts!

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Suncoast Gold Australian Macadamia Oil?

½ cup roughly chopped, roasted unsalted Suncoast Gold Australian Macadamias

?1 small white onion

?1 teaspoon grated ginger?

3 cups diced pumpkin

?1 apple, chopped?

3 cups salt-reduced chicken stock

?Reduced-fat natural yoghurt for serving

Whole or halved roasted unsalted Suncoast Gold Macadamias, for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a heavy-based pan, add macadamias, onion and ginger and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

2. Add the pumpkin and apple and cook for 2-3 minutes then pour over the stock. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is soft.

3. Transfer mixture to a blender and process until smooth and creamy.

4. Serve in large bowls with a swirl of yoghurt and a few roasted macadamias tossed over for garnish.

What’s your favourite soup recipe?