Name: Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serves
Ingredients: 2 pounds (1 kg) pumpkin (skin and seeds removed, chopped); 1 onion (roughly chopped); 2 medium-sized potatoes (peeled and diced); 1 large carrot (peeled and diced); 4 cloves garlic (crushed); 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth ((stock)); 2 chicken bouillon cubes (crumbled); Salt and pepper to taste ((if needed)); 1/2 cup half and half ((or light cream)); 1/2 cooked bacon (to serve (optional)); Fresh parsley (to serve (optional))