BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN SOUP

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You can use any type of pumpkin for this soup, however, the butternut pumpkin adds a really sweet flavour, which is why I prefer not adding any cream at the end, put it's purely a taste thing.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

40 g butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped coarsely
1 1/2 kg butternut pumpkin, chopped coarsely
2 large potatoes, chopped coarsely
1 1/2 liters chicken stock (6 cups)
1/4 cup cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan, cook onion, stirring, until soft.
  • Stir in pumpkin and potato, cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock, bring to a boil, simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until pumpkin is soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Blend or process soup, in batches, until pureed.
  • If desired, push through food mill or large sieve into a large clean saucepan.
  • Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and a few chives (optional).
  • If adding cream:.
  • Just before serving, add cream, stir over heat until soup is hot.

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