Today, the third of November, I went into, my local, Morrisons to do my shopping. Outside the store was a very large, I suppose you would call 'Pallet wrapper', full of Pumpkins. Some of these Pumpkins, were admittedly, starting to 'go over' however a, good number, were still quite good. The Pumpkins were originally three pounds....these were reduced to.....wait for it.....TEN pence each-Pumpkin Soup it is! I have never actually made PUMPKIN soup before, tomato, leek and potato, leek and watercress, just watercress, chicken and vegetable.....I could go on- ALL yes. I have bought Ginger, to go with it. I'll let you all know.
A tad, off subject, but...if you cut Pumpkins Squashes, or even Peppers into strips then place them SKIN SIDE DOWN, onto a lightly greased backing tray- medium hot oven (about 150, gas mark 3)-for about twenty minutes....you are if for a treat. If you add, a selection, of root vegetables too, Wow. The Skins, very gently, 'Caramelise' some how and are delicious, DO give this a Go. (you may, very well, find that the Root Veg. takes a bit longer, maybe start those half an hour earlier)
Anyway DO give this a go, you won't be diss-appointed.
Warmest 'Soupy' wishes
AndrewT
No wonder they called it 'porridge!