PUMPKIN SOUP WITH ANISE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pumpkin Soup With Anise image

This is more complicated than opening a can . . .but you will be rewarded! Fresh hot bread makes a great accompaniment! Inspiration come from the Soup Bible.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 lb sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, slice
1 large garlic clove, crushed
2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped (to taste)
1 teaspoon curry paste
3 cups vegetables or 3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon anise
1 dash cinnamon (to taste)
salt & fresh ground pepper
2/3 cup light cream

Steps:

  • Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and chop roughly.
  • In a large pan heat oil and saute onions until golden.
  • Stir in garlic, chilies and curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chopped pumpkin and sweet potatoes; cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in stock and season.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Process until smooth in a blender or food processor and return to a clean pan.
  • Add the anise and reheat.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve in heated bowls garnished with a spoonful of cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 58.9, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 4.6

There are no comments yet!