Pumpkin and carrot soup

Ingredients

• ½ medium pumpkin, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 Jamaican chow chow, cut into 6 pieces each
• 6 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 3cm fresh ginger, chopped
• ½ pint water
• White pepper

Method

1. Place the vegetables in a pot with garlic, white pepper and ginger.
2. Cook over a medium heat for around 10-15 minutes.
3. Add the water and simmer for around 30 minutes.
4. Blend with a hand blender and add some additional water to reach desired consistency.