vegan acorn squash & pumpkin vichyssoise (gfcf)

Name: Vegan Acorn Squash & Pumpkin Vichyssoise (GFCF)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) coconut oil; 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced leeks (whites only); 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced sweet white onion; 1/2 - bag washed cut-up collard greens; 1 - acorn squash, seeded, peeled, & diced; 1 cup(s) cooked mashed pumpkin; 6 - medium potatoes peeled & diced; 2 - cubes vegan gf bouillon; 1/2 - freshly grated nutmeg (1 tbsp ground); 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 3 teaspoon(s) himalayan sea salt (or to taste); 3 tablespoon(s) fresh ground pepper medley (black, white & red); 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup(s) white cooking wine (optional); - fill with fresh spring water; 1 can(s) coconut milk, unsweetened; - chopped tomatoes and avocado (garnish); - you will need an electric stick mixer for best results, you can use a potato masher for chunkier soup

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Victoria Stokes

Hot Springs National Park, AR

Updated on Dec 27, 2011

or Green Pumpkin Soup :) "This is a delicious creamy Vegan Vichyssoise. According to Wikipedia "Vichyssoise (vish·e·swäz') is a thick soup made of puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. It is traditionally served cold, but can also be eaten hot." I hope you enjoy this twist I put on it!"

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 55 Min

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced leeks (whites only)
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet white onion
1/2 - bag washed cut-up collard greens
1 - acorn squash, seeded, peeled, & diced
1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin
6 - medium potatoes peeled & diced
2 - cubes vegan gf bouillon
1/2 - freshly grated nutmeg (1 tbsp ground)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons himalayan sea salt (or to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh ground pepper medley (black, white & red)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup white cooking wine (optional)
- fill with fresh spring water
1 can coconut milk, unsweetened
- chopped tomatoes and avocado (garnish)
- you will need an electric stick mixer for best results, you can use a potato masher for chunkier soup

How To Make vegan acorn squash & pumpkin vichyssoise (gfcf)

Step 1

Heat coconut oil in a 4 quart pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Saute: Add sliced leeks, onions & collards and cook stirring gently until leeks and onions are translucent and collards are nicely wilted. Add acorn squash (if using uncooked pumpkin add here), and potatoes.
Step 3

Add bouillon cubes and fill with fresh spring (or filtered) water. Add spices. Add pre-cooked (or canned) Pumpkin here. Raise temperature and heat to boiling.
Step 4

When it boils lower the temp to prevent over-boil and cook about 20-30 minutes or until potatoes and squash are very fork tender, but don't overcook.
Step 5

Add wine (if using) and remove from heat.
Step 6

Using a hand stick-mixer, carefully puree hot soup in the pot, be very careful to avoid splashing yourself with hot soup! Pour in the coconut milk and stir just until mixed.
Step 7

Serve hot or cold; delicious either way! Optional: Garnish with chopped tomatoes and avocado
Step 8

A Note about Gluten and Casein Free Ingredients: Since my family began this diet, we have discovered that you always have to read the labels on the foods you buy. This week when shopping I may buy something that is clearly gfcf and next week when I look for the same item I will notice they have changed the ingredient list adding dry milk, or maltodextrin, or some other questionable ingredient. I find that it's best to stick to unprocessed foods whenever possible- make it from scratch. My son is on the autism spectrum, its not the end of the world if he gets a little gluten or casein, while it may ruin his day, it isn't life threatening. I always watch him for symptoms and note the offending food. Please keep this in mind while selecting your ingredients for my GFCF recipes. Happy Careful Shopping! :)
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