Ingredients:
* about 1 kg pumpkin cut into big cubes
* 1 carrot
* 1 onion
* 3 garlic cloves
* 4-5 cups water
* 3 tablespoons chicken soup mix (optional)
Method:
1. Cut the pumpkin, carrot and onion into cubes. (you can fry the onions prior to this stage if you like)
2. Place above vegetables and garlic in a soup pot. Add water and soup mix.
3. Bring soup to a boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, until the pumpkin is soft.
4. Using an insertion blender, blend the vegetables from the soup until smooth.
5. Season with salt and fresh pepper according to taste.




