Simple Pumpkin Soup Recipe
April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013
This soup has been a little while in the making. We collected the seeds to grow the pumpkin 23/07/2012 and then planted them in the garden in November.
They grew over Summer and were harvested this week. This is my first pumpkin crop and I have to say that I am a little bit proud of it!
I picked the first of the crop of couple of weeks ago as it split and it has been drying in the sun, as the others are now doing.
This week I am taking part in the Local Harvest Challenge. The Challenge is about reducing food miles, eating local and seasonal food. One of the best ways you can do this is by growing your own. My little harvest makes it the perfect time to take a knife to one of these beauties to see how they taste.
We have had visitors over Easter and I worked at my office job yesterday so I kept it simple and made this family favorite.
Note: the prep time for this recipe includes the time to bake the pumpkin. To save time you could cook it in the pot instead. I like the extra flavor baking provides.
Local Harvest Challenge Notes:
I am looking forward to experimenting with the rest of the pumpkins to come up with some new recipes.
My pumpkin recipes from last year included:
Do you have any new ideas for me. What else can I can try with my homegrown pumpkin? Let me know in the comments.
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Wow – this is certainly a very homegrown meal! Your pumpkins look great – not balcony friendly though. Is it OK that they dried & crack in the sun? I’m keen to try garlic growing after your earlier post – just need to track down some garlic in Old Sydney Town.
Hi Miss Piggy, two cracked (I think from too much water)The sun toughens the skin and makes them store for longer I am told. You just cut around the cracked bit, no drama at all and yes you balcony would disappear beneath a pumpkin vine. Good luck with your garlic hunt. I am told Diggers harvest sell organic garlic online. K
Sounds great! This is my pumpkin recipe I hope you enjoy it 😀
http://homesweetkitchengarden.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/moroccan-pumpkin-dip.html
I love pumpkin dip, thanks Nat I will check it out. Great idea. K
Oh Kyrstie, I am envious of your pumpkins! I tried to grow some last season, but we were just a little late! Happy cooking… you might like to try my pumpkin strudel recipe. ; )
I love the sound of pumpkin strudel Liz, I am heading over to have a look for it now on your site.