Potimarron and leek soup


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.
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Last modified on: November 29th 2017
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 7 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 1
Prepare 800 g potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) and cut into medium-sized chunks.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 15 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 2
Prepare 400 g leeks and chop finely.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 4 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 3
Prepare 50 g onion and chop finely.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 4
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.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 5
Add the pumpkin and leeks to the pan, salt and pepper again, then mix well.

Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 6
Pour in 1 litre whole milk (1 pint 3/4) and mix well.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 25 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 7
Leave to simmer on low heat until the pumpkin is soft.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Potimarron and leek soup : Stage 8
Blend thoroughly until the soup is completely smooth.

Stage 9
Potimarron and leek soup : 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 (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe70 RDI=30 %120 RDI=10 %100 RDI=10 %1,600 RDI=80 %6,680 RDI: 80 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %5 RDI=0 %4 RDI=1 %70 RDI=3 %290 RDI: 3 %
Per person20 RDI=7 %30 RDI=3 %20 RDI=4 %400 RDI=20 %1,670 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
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  • For 4 people : 4.60 €
  • Per person : 1.15 €

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  • Nice recipe. I substituted the milk with coconut cream and water. I also spiced it with turmeric and paprika once and with red Thai curry paste another time both worked. I will try it with cardamom seeds and cumin next.
    Posted by James january 23th 2018 at 19:25 n° 1

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