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ROASTED PUMPKIN AND TOMATO SOUP WITH SMOKED ALMONDS

2.5kg Queensland Blue pumpkin
3 small ripe tomatoes, halved
2 large Spanish onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup brown rice
8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped

Cut pumpkin into 2cm pieces.

Place pumpkin and tomatoes in large baking dish; spray with cooking oil spray. Bake in a moderately hot oven (400°F) about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Heat large, lightly oiled saucepan; cook onions and garlic, stirring, until onions are soft. Stir in paste, rice and stock; bring to boil, simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.

Divide pumpkin and tomato among serving bowls; top with soup. Sprinkle with almonds to serve.

Serves 6.

Per serving: 7.7g fat, 376 calories.

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