Perfect for Autumnal days, this soul warming soup came together in a moment of madness tasked to use up the overabundance of leftover mashed potatoes and mushrooms in the fridge.

This quick-to-make thick moreish soup is vegetarian, gluten free and fragrant with the scent of turmeric melted onions, freshly grated nutmeg and spiced up with fresh hot horseradish (the volatile oils within this tough white root contain a natural antibiotic) but be mindful that the powerfully scented horseradish can make your eyes water! Buy and use freshly grated or strong horseradish in a jar. Flecked with rich bright pumpkin and garnished with fresh herbs such as marjoram, basil and parsley, serve with a few slices of toasted bread, or garlic bread, and a salad that quickly becomes a rich, healthy and satisfying meal!