We have been given some green gage plums. I have boiled them briefly and after taking out the stones they will be the secret ingredient for cream of carrot soup. Its really easy, boil up some carrots, garlic and pumpkin for 20 minutes and then mash them into the water. Add the boiled, stoneless plums with their juice. Serve with a small amount of real cream poured into the bowl. Sprinkle with real, or dried parsley.