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Pumpkin soup with ham

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 2 stalk(s) leeks
  • 60 g butter
  • 500 g pumpkin flesh
  • 300 g potatoes, floury
  • 250 ml milk
  • 250 ml water
  • 1 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp beef broth or vegetable broth powder
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 3 drops of lemon juice
  • 100 g ham

Instructions

Working time approx. 45 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Clean the leek and cut into small pieces, then sauté until translucent. Dice the pumpkin flesh and peeled potatoes and add to the leek. Pour in the milk and water. Season with broth, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Simmer for about 30 minutes over medium heat. Add the lemon juice. Purée the soup and stir in the crème fraîche. Cut the ham into strips, fry lightly, and add to the soup.

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Written by John Myers

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