PREP TIME | COOKING TIME | TOTAL TIME |
---|---|---|
15 minutes | 20 minutes | 35 minutes |
- 2.5lb pumpkin – seeds scraped out and skin cut off. Cut into small pieces. (you can also use butternut squash)
- 1 large onion – sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Put the pumpkin pieces, sliced onion, garlic, broth and water into a pot
- Bring to a boil and let is simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes
- Remove from heat, pour into a blender and blend until smooth. Just be careful when blending. Everything is very hot.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the cream and stir all together
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with pepper and basil
- Serve with toasted bread