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| Leeks on Top for Color Contrast |
Recipe from Dan Musicant’s sister
Looking for creative uses for leftover pumpkin from the
delightful Argentinian beef
stew in a pumpkin recipe, I came across a recipe I printed out way back in
2011 when I first started this blog. I’ve already blogged a more elaborate Moroccan
Butternut Soup as well as a Savory
Roasted Pumpkin Soup and a Chunky
Ginger Pumpkin Soup, but the addition of allspice makes this recipe unique.
So I adapted it for the amount of leftover pumpkin that I had, and added some
extra chickpeas, since my husband isn't a fan of super-smooth soups. I also
chose to serve the sautéed leeks on top, instead of pureeing them with the
pumpkin and spices, for variety of taste and texture.
This recipe seeks to create a balance between the earthiness
of pumpkin and leeks, the sweetness of honey, and salty and spicy components. Depending
on your particular pumpkin’s flavor and your own preferences, feel free to change
the ingredient quantities slightly for your perfect earthy to sweet to salty to
spicy ratio. Enjoy this simple wintery soup with either fresh or canned pureed
pumpkin.
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| A Substantial Soup for Winter |
serves about 4
1 medium leek
1½ tbsp. olive oil
2½ cups pureed pumpkin
2½ cups chicken or veggie broth
1¼ cups cooked chickpeas
2 tbsp. honey
¾ tsp. cinnamon
2 pinches allspice
¼ tsp. salt
a few grinds black pepper
Split leek in half lengthwise and rinse out dirt from
between the leaves. Thinly slice then chop only white and light green parts.
You will have about 1 cup.
Sauté leeks in olive oil over medium heat until soft and
translucent, about 5 - 7 minutes. Put cooked leeks in small dish to serve with the
soup.
Stir together pumpkin puree, broth, chickpeas, honey,
cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to boil,
stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Lower heat to medium low and simmer 15
minutes, stirring every few minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve topped with sautéed leeks.
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| Combine Sweet, Savory, and Spicy Ingredients |
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| Simmer and Stir |
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| Ready to Serve |
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| Both Good Looks and Good Taste |
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