LEEK AND PUMPKIN SOUP

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
4 large leeks, white part only, well rinsed and chopped, about 2 cups
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cubed pumpkin
3 cups water
1 cup milk or half-and-half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy casserole. Add the leeks and saute slowly, over low heat, until they are tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic.
  • Add the pumpkin and water, cover and simmer until the pumpkin is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes, then puree in one or two batches in a food processor.
  • Return the puree to the casserole, add the milk and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat before serving. Sprinkle each serving with chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1040 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Donovan Llewellyn
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add different spices or toppings to change up the flavor.


Choul Love
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Angel Tamang
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery.


Valina I Rivera
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again. It's so easy and delicious.


Chandan Bhai
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The soup was a bit too thick for my liking, but I think that's just because I didn't blend it long enough.


Odhano M
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a sweeter variety of pumpkin.


Vincent Esterhuizen
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves leek and pumpkin soup.


Ibrar AhmEd
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Sahjad Ali khan
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Godfred Edii
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Silvanus Keib
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The soup was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's just personal preference.


john Daniella
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Absolutely delicious! I added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little kick.


Joshua Constantine
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Not a fan of the texture, but the taste was good.


Daniella Marais
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This is now my go-to leek and pumpkin soup recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Alicia Bosman
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The soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add more salt and pepper.


Gentle Thomas
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded a delicious and creamy soup. Highly recommend!


Kuti Latifat
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This soup was a delightful blend of flavors. The leek and pumpkin complemented each other perfectly, and the spices added a warm, inviting aroma.