Boil the pumpkin in the bay leaf until almost tender.

In a frying pan cook the onion until soft and add the garlic. Fry for 2 mins.

Add the curry powder and mix to combine.

Add the stock, potato cubes and seasoning and simmer until potato is tender.

Using a food processor, blend until smooth.

• A kilo of pumpkin flesh, cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 large potato, peeled and roughly cubed
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon of curry powder, medium strength
• 1 bay leaf, optional
• seasoning
• 750ml-1litre of vegetable stock