North Indian Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 500 g pumpkin, peeled & cubed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 200 ml low-fat milk
• 400 ml water
• salt to taste

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil; sauté onion, garlic and ginger until soft.
2. Add pumpkin, cumin and black pepper; stir 1 minute.
3. Pour in water, simmer 15–18 min until pumpkin is tender.
4. Blend smooth, return to pan.
5. Stir in low-fat milk, warm gently without boiling.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.