Tomato and Pumpkin Soup with Green Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by peeling and chopping the pumpkin into small cubes.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and carrot, and chop the green pepper and tomatoes.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the diced onion and carrot to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

5. 5

   Add the chopped green pepper and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the chopped tomatoes and pumpkin cubes, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.

9. 9

   Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches.

10. 10

    Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.