Ingredients 2 cups red pumpkin cubes 2 tsp butter 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlicx 1/2 cup peeled potato cubes 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp dried thyme or dried mixed herbs Salt Mint sprigs (for garnishing)
Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan; add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the pumpkin and potatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Next, add the milk and 1 cup of hot water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, till the potatoes and the pumpkin get cooked, while stirring occasionally.
Allow the mixture to cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée. You can also use a hand blender.
Transfer the purée back to the pan, add the thyme, salt, pepper and 1½ cups of water, mix well and boil for 2 to 3 minutes on a slow flame.
Serve pumpkin potato soup hot garnished with a sprig of mint.