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Potimarron and leek soup
This autumnal soup combines the flavours of Japanese chestnut pumpkin (potimarron) and leeks - they go so well together. The resulting soup is velvety smooth and delicious.
Last modified on: November 29th 2017
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
800 g potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) - 2
400 g leek - 3
50 g onion - 4
4 tablespoons olive oil - 5
1 litre whole milk - 6
Salt - 7
Pepper - Total weight: 2,310 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
40 min.
Cooking
30 min.
All in all
1 hour 7 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil into a large saucepan on high heat. When good and hot, add the chopped onion, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Add the pumpkin and leeks to the pan, salt and pepper again, then mix well.
Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pour in 1 litre whole milk (1 pint 3/4) and mix well.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 25 min.
Leave to simmer on low heat until the pumpkin is soft.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Blend thoroughly until the soup is completely smooth.
Stage 9
Check the seasoning before serving.
Remarks
You can use another type of pumpkin or squash instead.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge in a sealed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 2 g RDI=5 % | 5 g RDI=2 % | 4 g RDI=6 % | 69 kcal RDI=3 % | 289 kJ RDI=3 % |
| Per person | 17 g RDI=26 % | 29 g RDI=11 % | 23 g RDI=33 % | 399 kcal RDI=20 % | 1,671 kJ RDI=20 % |
| Whole recipe | 68 g RDI=105 % | 116 g RDI=44 % | 95 g RDI=130 % | 1,596 kcal RDI=80 % | 6,684 kJ RDI=80 % |
How much will it cost?
For 4 people
4.60 €
Per person
1.15 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin)
Onion
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