Curried Pumpkin Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)
2 tsp red curry paste
3 1/3 lb pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 1/4 cups vegetable stock
None None Cilantro, to serve

Preparation

Heat the oil in a stock pot on a medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic (if using), and curry paste for 3-4 min until the onion is tender and the mixture is aromatic. Add the pumpkin, stock and 2 cups water and season to taste. Cook for 20-25 mins until the pumpkin is very tender.
Allow soup to cool until it can safely be pureed using a hand blender or food processor. Process soup until smooth, then reheat on low and season to taste. Serve topped with cilantro.