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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: October 27th 2026
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.
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Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 2 g RDI=5 % | 5 g RDI=2 % | 3 g RDI=5 % | 67 kcal RDI=3 % | 282 kJ RDI=3 % |
| Per person | 17 g RDI=26 % | 29 g RDI=11 % | 22 g RDI=31 % | 387 kcal RDI=19 % | 1,624 kJ RDI=19 % |
| Whole recipe | 68 g RDI=105 % | 116 g RDI=44 % | 90 g RDI=123 % | 1,551 kcal RDI=78 % | 6,498 kJ RDI=78 % |
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
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