APPLE & PUMPKIN SOUP

The unusual combination of apples and red pumpkin makes an extremely delicious soup

Preparation Time : 1 minutes

Cooking Time : 15 minutes



Ingredients

Golden apples, cubed 2
Red pumpkin (bhopla/kaddu), cubed 250 grams
Orange juice 1 cup
Salt to taste
Bay leaf 1
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Black peppercorns, crushed 1/2 teaspoon
Cream 1/2 cup
Fresh coriander leaves a few sprigs

Method

Take cubed pumpkin and apples in a pan

Add orange juice, salt, bay leaf and cook on high heat.
Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer till completely cooked and mashed.
Let the mixture cool.
Remove the bay leaf and then blend to make a puree.
Strain the puree and transfer into a pan.
Add two cups of water and turmeric powder, mix well and bring to a boil.
Adjust salt and add freshly crushed peppercorns and mix well.
Reduce heat and add fresh cream.
Serving piping hot garnished with coriander leaves.