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
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1 : 800 ml potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin)
- 2 : 400 ml leek
- 3 : 50 ml onion
- 4 : 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 : 1 litre whole milk
- 6 : salt
- 7 : pepper
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 38 min. | 29 min. | 1 hour 7 min. |
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Step by step recipe
| 1 |  | Prepare 800 ml potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) and cut into medium-sized chunks. Set aside. |
15 min. |
| 2 |  | Prepare 400 ml leeks and chop finely. Set aside. |
15 min. |
| 3 |  | Prepare 50 ml onion and chop finely. Set aside. |
4 min. |
| 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. |
1 min. |
| 5 |  | Add the pumpkin and leeks to the pan, salt and pepper again, then mix well. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently. |
3 min. |
| 6 |  | Pour in 1 litre whole milk (1 pint 3/4) and mix well. | 1 min. |
| 7 |  | Leave to simmer on low heat until the pumpkin is soft. | 25 min. |
| 8 |  | Blend thoroughly until the soup is completely smooth. | 3 min. |
| 9 |  | Check the seasoning before serving. |
Remarks
You can use another type of pumpkin or squash instead.
Nutritional information
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How much will it cost?
For 4 people : 4.59 €
Per person : 1.15 €
Source: Home made.
More recipes?
This recipe use (among others) | Whole milk: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pistachio custard tart, Panna cotta, Chocolate and vanilla crème brûlée, Cannelés, Hot chocolate, ... All |
 | Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Triple-Cheese Pumpkin Gratin, Pumpkin (or potimarron) soup, Stuffed pumpkin gratin, Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) purée, Duo of slow-cooked pork, ... All |
 | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: "Oeufs rabattus" with leeks, Smooth mixed vegetable soup, Chicken nems, Icelandic-style fish and vegetable pie, Vegetable stock, ... All |
 | Onion: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Crispy spinach rolls, Cauliflower tabouleh, Oven omelette, Couscous, French onion soup, ... All |
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