APPLE & PUMPKIN SOUP APPLE and PUMPKIN SOUP

APPLE & PUMPKIN SOUP The unusual combination of apples and red pumpkin makes an extremely delicious soup Preparation Time : 1 minutes Cooking Time : 15 minutes Servings : 4

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 panAdd 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.