1whole large Kent pumpkin - roasted in the ovenflesh scooped out once cooked and set aside.
2chopped brown onions
4-5celery sticks chopped
2-3carrots chopped
3-4garlic cloves
1tin diced tomato
2tspdried mixed herbs
Salt + Pepper
6cupschicken stock + extra water if needed
1/3cupsugar free maple syrup
2tblsPhiladelphia cream for cooking 60% less fat
Instructions
In a large pot, spray with 3 sec spray oil, add onion, celery, carrot & garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
Add tomato, seasonings, herbs, roasted pumpkin flesh and stock, add extra water if needed to just cover the veg. The more liquid the less thick your soup will be.
Simmer until veg is soft, then blend until smooth.Stir through the maple syrup and cream for cooking.
Notes
Soup makes roughly 4 litres (this will depend on the size of your pumpkin)Serves 6-8