Pumpkin, Bacon and Apple Soup

Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 hours (slow cooked)

A comforting winter favourite made with pumpkin, bacon and apple, finished with a rich spoon of Alexandrina Crème Fraîche for a creamy, tangy twist.

Soup
Vegetable

Ingredients

600 g pumpkin, chopped (optional roasted and cool)
2-3 rashers of good quality bacon, chopped and fried
1 onion, firstly finely sliced, then finally chopped and fried
2-3 apples, coarsely chopped
30 g garlic, crushed
30 g ginger, finally chopped or grated
30 ml lemon juice
400 ml of good quality stock
salt, pepper
To serve - 125ml Alexandrina Crème Fraîche (roughly a tablespoon per bowl)

Method

Fry the bacon and onion until golden, then set aside to cool.
In a slow cooker (or large saucepan), add pumpkin, bacon, onion, apples, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and stock.
Stir well, cover, and cook for around 4 hours (adjusting for your slow cooker settings).
Blend with a stick blender until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with a generous dollop of Alexandrina Crème Fraîche.

Calcium Hero of the Dish

Alexandrina Crème Fraîche is naturally matured, thickened soured cream made from our fresh Pure Jersey Cream. With its light, lemony flavour and velvety texture, it complements both sweet and savoury dishes. Made by fermenting our cream with a special culture, it develops a subtle tang and nutty richness. 30% minimum fat | Available in 500 ml tub

By: Alexandrina Cheese Co.