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.

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