Pumpkin and Potato Soup

Ingredients:

1. Red Pumpkin - 100 gms
2. Potato - 1, large 
3. Onion - 1, medium
   
4. Milk - 1 cup 
5. Salt and pepper, to taste 
6. Butter - 1 tbsp
   
7. Cream - 1 tbsp  
   
8. Celery stalk - 1 
9. Dried Parsley - 1 tsp

Note: Ingredients 7 to 9 are optional, if you dont have them handy thats ok.

Method:

• Cut and dice pumpkin and potato 
  
• Heat butter in a pan, add onion and fry for two minutes
• Add the pumpkin and potato pieces to the pan, add some water and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft 
• Remove from pan and blend it to a fine paste
• Return to the pan, add milk and seasonings and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the soup becomes thick and creamy (add water as required)
• Serve with a dollop of fresh cream and some warm bread