CURRIED PUMPKIN, KUMERA AND BACON SOUP
Posted for ZWT. A recipe from NZ chef Alison Holst which we've made several times and loved. Kumera is the Maori word for sweet potato
Provided by Helen Hes
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut into 5cm/2" cubes. Cut bacon into short strips.
- Brown bacon over moderate heat in a large soup pot adding some of the butter if the bacon looks like sticking. Remove half the bacon and set aside to use as a garnish. Add the remaining buter, onions, garlic and curry powder and cook till the onion is lightly browned and transluscent. Add the pumpkin, kumera and water. Cover the put and cook till the pumpkin and kumera are tender.
- Puree soup in a food processor or blender, or mash the vegies. Thin with a bit of water, milk or cream if needed and season to taste.
- Serve, topped with the reserved bacon.
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Mk Hasan
[email protected]This soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Saldana Lisa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup was really watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Skhh Sjjh
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have added too much water.
WAHYUDI PRATAMA
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Aj Webster
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I still really enjoyed this soup. The pumpkin and kumera flavors were really good together.
Christian Wiley
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use frozen pumpkin and kumera.
Rachel Rennoldson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pumpkin soup, but this one is really good!
Gohar butt
[email protected]This is the best pumpkin soup I've ever had!
Crunchis Punchis
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.
Shafiq Malik
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Okiror joel
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the combination of pumpkin, kumera, and bacon. It's the perfect soup for a fall day.
Matthew Yarbrough
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I made a big batch on the weekend and then reheated it for lunch all week.
Himal Adhikari
[email protected]I was looking for a new pumpkin soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! The flavors are amazing and it's so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Bajwa
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen pumpkin and kumera, which makes it a great option for a quick weeknight meal.
JamieLynn JORDAN
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I will definitely be making this again.
Makelly covey
[email protected]Easy to make and so delicious! I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin and it turned out great. My family loved it!
Sajidv Mahmood
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and savory. I added a little bit of extra curry powder and cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick. Served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Donna Dyer
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I'm so glad I did! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking for a hearty
Matt May
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the pumpkin, kumera, and bacon blended perfectly together. I also loved the addition of the curry powder, which gave the soup a nice warmth and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup