Israeli Pumpkin Soup Recipe - Cooking Index
Israeli Pumpkin Soup Recipe - Cooking Index
This beautifully colored soup was suggested by Sharon Saunders of Jerusalem. It's hearty, but not heavy -- a nice prelude to and stimulant for a richly flavored meat or chicken autumn meal.
Courses: Soup| 4 teaspoons | 20ml | Olive oil |
| 2 lbs | 908g / 32oz | Pumpkin - peeled, chopped |
| (or butternut or other winter squash) | ||
| 1 | Onion - chopped | |
| 4 | Garlic cloves - peeled, chopped | |
| 1 | Chile pepper - to taste, chopped | |
| (a piece of orange habanero is as | ||
| Wonderful as it is dangerous or add | ||
| A pinch of cayenne pepper with the stock) | ||
| 2 | Tomatoes - peeled, chopped (large) | |
| (or 4 to 6 canned tomatoes) | ||
| 8 cups | 1896ml | Chicken stock |
| Salt - to taste | ||
| Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste | ||
| Slivered leftover chicken - (optional) | ||
| Garnish | ||
| Paprika | ||
| Minced cilantro leaves |
In a large soup pot, saute onion, garlic, and chile pepper in the olive oil on high heat until slightly browned. Cut in the tomatoes and cook down for 3 to 4 minutes. Add stock. Bring to a boil, add pumpkin, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour, until all solids are very soft.
Puree, solids first, and return to soup pot. If you have leftover chicken, sliver it and toss it into the pot now. When ready to serve, reheat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and top with minced cilantro.
Serve hot to 6 to 8 people.
Source:
Soup Of The Evening...Beautiful Soup at http://www.soupsong.com
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