Kolokythósoupa (Greek Pumpkin Soup) Recipe

Name: Kolokythósoupa (Greek Pumpkin Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs pumpkin, cubed; 10 1/2 ounces onions, sliced; 1 leek, finely sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; white pepper; salt; 1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/8 teaspoon clove, ground; 3 tablespoons ouzo; 3 3/4 cups stock or 3 3/4 cups water; 1 cup Greek yogurt; garnish; 5 ounces red onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 1/4 lbs pumpkin, cubed
10 1/2 ounces onions, sliced
1 leek, finely sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
white pepper
salt
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
3 tablespoons ouzo
3 3/4 cups stock or 3 3/4 cups water
1 cup Greek yogurt
garnish
5 ounces red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

1
In a large pot, heat olive oil and fry sliced onions and leek until glassy.
2
Add pumpkin cubes, continue frying for 2-3 minutes, add salt, pepper and spices and again continue frying for 1-2 minutes.
3
Add Ouzo and some stock or water just so the vegetables don't burn, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
4
Remove from stove and puree the vegetables, then add the rest of the water or stock and heat near boiling point, stirring constantly.
5
Add yoghurt, stirring, heat through (don't boil!) and add more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
6
For garnish fry the red onion slices with some olive oil until glassy.
7
Serve soup with fried onions and chopped parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lbs pumpkin, cubed, 10 1/2 ounces onions, sliced, 1 leek, finely sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Kolokythósoupa (Greek Pumpkin Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kolokythósoupa (Greek Pumpkin Soup)

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