SPICY GREEK PUMPKIN SOUP

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Great for using fall pumpkins. No pumpkins? No problem - use canned pumpkin and a bit less stock. Taken from Greek Cooking by Salaman.

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Categories     Pumpkin

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs pumpkin, peeled and seeded
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, trimmed and sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 1/2 pints chicken stock
salt and pepper
cilantro leaf (coriander)
4 tablespoons Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Cut pumpkin into even sized chunks.
  • Heat oil, cook leeks and garlic until softened.
  • Add ginger and cumin, stir for another minute.
  • Add pumpkin chunks and stock, season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil then simmer for 30 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
  • Process soup in blender or with immersion blender.
  • Reheat gently, ladle into 4 bowls.
  • Swirl a Tbs of Greek yogurt into each bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

izzy bristowe
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice.


Maraj Ali Ali
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasper Eliassen
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Divine Nketi
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and creamy. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can enjoy it all winter long.


Arjun Ray
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal.


Aavash Ali
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was creamy and flavorful, and the spices were perfect.


Virginia Giles
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This soup was a little too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Itx_ Nazik
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Miss Maria
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


Uriiah Thomas
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I love spicy food, so I added a little extra cayenne pepper to this soup. It was perfect! The soup had a nice kick, but it wasn't too hot.


Tnu Gsjdf
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used canned pumpkin, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Herandez
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


JellyBean Jessa
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, with a nice kick of spice. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect fall meal.


Miroj Ansari
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I used a variety of squash, including butternut, acorn, and kabocha, and it was so flavorful. The spices were perfect, and the soup had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again!


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