Pumpkin prep

Pumpkin, pre the preparations which will transform it into a glowing face to light up the front doorstep tomorrow night.

It can also make a hearty pumpkin soup.

How about this recipe from Manchester co-operative Unicorn:

 http://www.unicorn-grocery.co.uk/

Coconut and Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:
Pumpkin – 1 or ½ depending on its size (and the size of your pan). Peeled and chopped into chunks
A selection of seasonal vegetables e.g. a handful of kale, a couple of carrots, kohl rabi, chard, parsnips – just use what’s available. Peeled, chopped etc.
A tin of coconut milk. Opened!
A few handfuls of red lentils. Rinsed.
Veg stock
Onions or leeks. Chopped.
Garlic if you like. Crushed/chopped.
Oil
Seasoning as required.

Heat oil in a large pan
Gently heat onion/leak/garlic for 5 – 10 mins
Add chopped selection of seasonal veg, sauté for approx 5 mins.
Add lentils.
Pour in the tin of coconut.
Add 1 to 2 pints of stock depending on the size of soup.
Bring to the boil for 5 –10 mins. Then cook for approx 30 mins (check the veg with a fork to make sure its cooked).
Eat chunky or blend smooth using a hand held blender (or a bit of both).