Pumpkin soup
Serve this warm soup with a slice of wholemeal bread to make a wholesome lunch.
V
Vegetarian
NF
Nut free
FS
Fish and shellfish free
EF
Egg free
Baby friendly
Main meal
Snack
Ingredients
Serves
people
Method
- Cook onion and garlic in oil on low heat until soft.
- Add pumpkin, red lentils and stock.
- Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin and lentils are tender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve soup with a spoon of natural yoghurt and a slice of wholemeal bread.
Allergy modifications
- For a milk protein free and lactose free option serve the soup without yoghurt.
- For a gluten/wheat free option, use gluten free stock and serve with gluten free bread (check for soy if necessary).
- Check stock for sources of soy.
Allergy information
This recipe does not account for potential contamination that may occur through manufacturing and processing. Ingredients in this recipe may still have precautionary allergen food labelling (e.g. “may contain traces of”).
When preparing this recipe, it is important to:
- double-check the label of ingredients every time you make it
- prevent any contamination during preparation, cooking and serving.
Recipe tip
- For a spicier version add grated ginger, ground coriander and cumin to taste at step 1.
Each serve provides
| Benefit | Children’s serves |
|---|---|
| Vegetables | 2 children’s serve |
| Meat/alternatives (lentils) | ½ children’s serve |
| Grains (bread) | 1 children’s serve |
The nutritional information provided is based on the exact ingredients and method as shown. Any variation/s to the ingredients or method may alter the nutritional outcome.
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