pumpkin-leek soup

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Montreal, QC
Updated on Nov 17, 2013

I found this recipe from another site and used it as my own... It's very good.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 - leeks(white and light green parts) sliced and cut into about 1/4 inch and rinsed well(i use bowl of lukewarm water and place leeks in there and strain it afterwards in colander)
  • 2 - celery stalks sliced
  • 1 - garlic clove chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 15 ounces can of pumpkin pureé
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary(can be fresh or in spice)

How To Make pumpkin-leek soup

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the butternut squash cubes and canned puree, then the broth. Simmer until the butternut squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
    Working in batches, ladle the soup into a blender and puree until smooth. Divide among individual bowls and top with the rosemary.

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