Saturday March 20 , 2010
Pumpkin and Leek Soup
Description Tell the story of Cinderella and her pumpkin while you share this soup with your kids.
Ingredients
At a glance
Makes
4 to 5
  • 2 leeks, washed, green top and roots cut off, sliced
  • 2 cups diced pumpkin
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½  cups light cream
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tsp chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Methods/steps
  1. Place leek and pumpkin in a pan. Cover and heat up, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5 minutes –the vegetables will “sweat.”
  2. Add cream and broth to the pan; season with salt and pepper. Cook for a further 30 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.
  3. Puree and sieve to get a smooth cream. Add a little more chicken broth if needed.
  4. Distribute among 4 soup bowls, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Additional Tips

Young children can help to wash and prepare the vegetables.

Older ones could puree the soup -old enough to be careful when handling hot food.

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