Halloween Pumpkin Soup

Method

Make it together.

1. Add butter to a saucepan and saute the vegetables and garlic for a few minutes. Add the pumpkin, apple, stock, tabasco, bay leaf and thyme.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
3. Remove the bay leaf and puree the soup in a blender or with hand blender until smooth.
4. Stir in most of the creme fraiche and season with the nutmeg, salt & pepper.
5. Use a spoon to swirl in some creme fraiche and sprinkling of chopped chives or parsley.