Name: Potimarron and leek soup
Prep time: 38 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 800 ml potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin); 400 ml leek; 50 ml onion; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 litre whole milk; salt; pepper

Step by step recipe:

15 min.
Prepare 800 ml potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) and cut into medium-sized chunks.

Set aside.
15 min.
Prepare 400 ml leeks and chop finely.

Set aside.
4 min.
Prepare 50 ml onion and chop finely.

Set aside.
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.
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.
1 min.
Pour in 1 litre whole milk (1 pint 3/4) and mix well.
25 min.
Leave to simmer on low heat until the pumpkin is soft.
3 min.
Blend thoroughly until the soup is completely smooth.
Check the seasoning before serving.

Remarks:

You can use another type of pumpkin or squash instead.

Source:

Home made.

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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.