Soupe au Potiron - Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Name: Soupe au Potiron - Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) leeks, sliced, white part only; 2 tbsp (30 ml) clarified butter; 2 quarts (1900 ml) raw pumpkin pieces, cut into 1 inch cubes (or substitute Butternut squash); 1/3 cup (80 ml) uncooked rice; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark brown sugar; 2 quarts (1900 ml) chicken stock (or more - enough to cover the pumpkin by 2 inches); 2 tsp (10 ml) grated fresh ginger root; 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree; 1 cup (225 ml) heavy cream; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground mace; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup (225 ml) leeks, sliced, white part only
2 tbsp (30 ml) clarified butter
2 quarts (1900 ml) raw pumpkin pieces, cut into 1 inch cubes (or substitute Butternut squash)
1/3 cup (80 ml) uncooked rice
1 tbsp (15 ml) dark brown sugar
2 quarts (1900 ml) chicken stock (or more - enough to cover the pumpkin by 2 inches)
2 tsp (10 ml) grated fresh ginger root
2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato puree
1 cup (225 ml) heavy cream
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground mace
salt and pepper to taste

1
Sweat the leeks in a large stock pot in clarified butter, until limp but not brown.
2
Add the pumpkin, rice, brown sugar, ginger, tomato paste, and chicken stock.
3
Bring to a boil, then adjust to simmer and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.
4
Puree the soup, preferably with a food mill or fine sieve.
5
Reheat and add the cream.
6
Season with salt, pepper, and mace.
7
Serve hot, garnished with nasturtium blossoms or toasted pine nuts.
8
For a fun presentation, use small, scooped out pumpkins as soup bowls.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (225 ml) leeks, sliced, white part only, 2 tbsp (30 ml) clarified butter, 2 quarts (1900 ml) raw pumpkin pieces, cut into 1 inch cubes (or substitute Butternut squash), 1/3 cup (80 ml) uncooked rice, and more.

Yes, Soupe au Potiron - 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.

Soupe au Potiron - Pumpkin Soup

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