SPICY GREEK PUMPKIN SOUP

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Great for using fall pumpkins. No pumpkins? No problem - use canned pumpkin and a bit less stock. Taken from Greek Cooking by Salaman.

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Categories     Pumpkin

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs pumpkin, peeled and seeded
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, trimmed and sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 1/2 pints chicken stock
salt and pepper
cilantro leaf (coriander)
4 tablespoons Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Cut pumpkin into even sized chunks.
  • Heat oil, cook leeks and garlic until softened.
  • Add ginger and cumin, stir for another minute.
  • Add pumpkin chunks and stock, season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil then simmer for 30 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
  • Process soup in blender or with immersion blender.
  • Reheat gently, ladle into 4 bowls.
  • Swirl a Tbs of Greek yogurt into each bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Kiran Tamang
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This soup is a must-try for any soup lover. It's unique, delicious, and easy to make.


Shaon Hrx
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the spices warm my body.


Bangla Desh
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great soup to serve on a cold day.


Alex Tremblay
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sahilkhan Khan
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Overall, I thought this soup was very good. I would definitely make it again.


Stanley
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Odogbili Ugochukwu
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I love the addition of the feta cheese and walnuts. They really add a nice touch of flavor and texture.


Manuel Wesley
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin.


Jasline Jean baptiste
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I made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Ssemakula dauda
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The combination of spices is perfect, and the pumpkin gives it a lovely creamy texture.


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