Pumpkin and Red Pepper Soup

Overview

Soup is always a hearty, warm choice for a cold winter night. If you use seasonal vegetables such as pumpkin and red peppers, this makes the soup even more special, whether it is for the holidays, a party or a big family dinner. Making soup from scratch doesn't have to be complicated and time-consuming, and you can have a vat of this savory creamy soup in under an hour, ready to eat.

Step 1

Heat olive oil until slightly steaming in a large saucepan. Add the onions and saute until soft.

Step 2

Add the pumpkin, potatoes and red pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Throw in the chicken stock, pepper and sugar. Continue to stir and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to medium heat, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Use a hand mixer, stick blender or regular blender (depending on what you have) to blend the soup until creamy. Add the cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.

Step 5

Serve with toasted bread slices, a garnish of chives and sour cream or croutons.