This recipe comes from the residents of the Loxton Lodge Older Person’s Estate in Windsor, Victoria. The array of dishes reflects the many diverse cultures living in Melbourne’s diverse and dynamic inner suburbs.
- Recipe from the recipe book Simple Pleasures.
- Recipes compiled from the residents of Loxton Lodge.
Ingredients
Soup
- We encourage you to experiment when making these recipes, perhaps using vegetables and herbs from your garden.
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion and garlic (if using). When soft, add the cumin and stir through.
Add the pumpkin, celery and potato to the pan, and pour in enough stock (or water plus crumbled stock cube) to almost cover the vegetables. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
Puree contents of the saucepan in a blender (or mash with a potato masher), and add salt and pepper to taste. Return to saucepan, reheat and then serve.
Conclusion
TIP: When serving, add a dollop of yoghurt and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.
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