Pumpkin Soup with Carrot and Papathanasiou Barrel-Aged Feta

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 600 g peeled pumpkin (diced)
• 300 g carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 700 ml vegetable broth
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 120 g Papathanasiou Feta, crumbled for serving
• Pumpkin seeds for garnish
• Optional: a few drops of good olive oil

Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion with the garlic for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
2. Add the pumpkin, carrots, potato, and herbs. Stir for 2–3 minutes to coat well with oil.
3. Pour in the broth and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
4. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and velvety. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve the soup hot, with pieces of Papathanasiou Barrel-Aged Feta, pumpkin seeds, and a few drops of olive oil.