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.
1 hour 7 min.
Easy
4.60 €
4 people
7 IngredientsLast 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 (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 70 RDI=30 % | 120 RDI=10 % | 100 RDI=10 % | 1,600 RDI=80 % | 6,680 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 5 RDI=0 % | 4 RDI=1 % | 70 RDI=3 % | 290 RDI: 3 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=4 % | 400 RDI=20 % | 1,670 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.60 €
- Per person : 1.15 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
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Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin)
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Leek
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Onion
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