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Pumpkin, Potato and Leek Soup

Contributed By: trina
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Creamy soup with autumn flavors. Great starter for Thanksgiving or fall dinner party.

Ingredients

1 lb Pumpkin or squash

White part of 2 leeks, rinsed thoroughly

2 Medium potatoes

11/2 cups Water

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp Parsley

1 cup Milk

1/2 cup Heavy cream, milk or half and half

White pepper

Fresh grated nutmeg

Preparation

Cube and peel uncooked pumpkin. Cut leeks in pieces. Peel and cut potatoes. Combine pumpkin, leeks, potatoes, water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes until veggies are tender. Puree veggies in food processor with liquid. Return to pan. Bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in milk, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer, add white pepper, nutmeg and salt if needed. Can refrigerate covered for 1 day. Put chopped parsley on top before serving.

Cook's Notes

Reduce the prep time by substituting canned pumpkin or sweet potatoes.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: vwfoods

Try Roasting Squash first

 

Commented by: grans

Tasty soup that is easy to prepare with canned pumpkin.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Soups & Stews
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Holiday: Halloween
Thanksgiving

Nutrient Information

Calories: 302
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 7 g
Calcium: 123mg
Sodium: 214 mg
Fiber: 6 g