Name: Lisa Faulkner's warming pumpkin soup recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Ingredients: 2tbsp olive oil; ½tspn coarse ground coriander seeds; ½tsp coarse ground fennel seeds; 1tsp turmeric; 1 large red onion, finely diced; 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely diced; 2 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely diced; 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced; 2 lemon grass stalks with the ends crushed; 2tbsp of freshly squeezed lime juice; 1kg fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into approximately 2cm square pieces; 600ml vegetable stock; 400ml coconut milk; Salt to season; Fresh coriander, chopped to garnish

By Lisa Faulkner

published 20 July 2019

in Recipes

This seasonal favourite is perfect as a Halloween treat or simply as a winter warming starter for your meal. Enjoy this pumpkin soup with crusty bread for real comfort food!

Ingredients

2tbsp olive oil
½tspn coarse ground coriander seeds
½tsp coarse ground fennel seeds
1tsp turmeric
1 large red onion, finely diced
2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely diced
2 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
2 lemon grass stalks with the ends crushed
2tbsp of freshly squeezed lime juice
1kg fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into approximately 2cm square pieces
600ml vegetable stock
400ml coconut milk
Salt to season
Fresh coriander, chopped to garnish

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Method

Heat the olive oil in a large solid based pan.
Lightly fry the coriander and fennel seeds, and turmeric together for 2 mins
Add the diced onion, ginger and garlic, and fry for a further 3-4 mins
Add the stock, pumpkin, diced chilies and lemon grass, stir well, gentle bring to simmering point and cover.
When pumpkin is semi soft, add the coconut milk and simmer further until the pumpkin is totally soft.
Take out the lemongrass, add the lime juice, put in blender until smooth.
Serve with fresh coriander to garnish

Top Tip for making Lisa Faulkner's warming pumpkin soup

Be careful not to simmer the soup for too long as it will lose it's vivid orange colour

Lisa Faulkner is an actress turned celebrity chef who won series five of the popular BBC TV show, Celebrity Masterchef. Since winning the show in 2010, she has released five cookbooks full of homely recipes that have quickly become family favorites. Born in London, she started modeling at 15 and spent time in Paris before moving on to acting at 16 years old. Lisa went on to star in some of the most well-loved soaps and TV dramas including Holby City, Spooks, and EastEnders. Lisa's cooking and recipes have been inspired by her mother's love for cooking and love for making family dishes that bring everyone together.