Pumpkin Soup Based on Sour Milk and Apple

Halve, core, peel and finely dice the pumpkins. Peel, quarter and core the apples, then cut into pieces. Peel and finely dice the shallots. (If the shallots run out like me ... grin ... then if necessary take 2 small onions. But shallots are the better choice with pumpkin because they have a finer taste). Put the kaffir lime leaves in a tea infuser.

Heat the butter in a large saucepan and fry the shallots / onions until translucent. Now add the pumpkin and apple pieces and continue to cook while stirring. We now delete the whole thing with the apple juice and let it simmer for a good 10-15 minutes with the lid closed.

In the meantime, cut the bun into finger-thick slices (it does not always have to be debarked toast, the buns are also very deliciously baked cross-cut) and then cut into cubes about 1 cm. Heat the butter in a pan and fry the cubes crosswise on both sides (always add enough butter that they don't burn, you can soak up a bit, butter is a great flavor carrier) then put in a bowl and sprinkle with a little cinnamon and mix well . Degreasing on crepe is not necessary.

When the pumpkins are nice and soft, remove the tea and add the honey and puree everything finely. Now fold in the whey and season to taste with salt & pepper & cinnamon. Then let it boil again briefly. Vote with a dash of cider at the very end.

Put the finished soup in a soup cup, add the cinnamon croutons (and the apple pieces .. see TIP) and garnish with a few mint leaves ..... enjoy your meal .....

The recipe has been read, I hope ;-)))) Now I would be very happy if you would also leave a comment. For example, I'm interested in whether you might know something different? did you like it the way I cooked it? or whether it is not your taste at all !! it would be very nice if I could find out, because that's the only way I can improve.

7th TIP: As an additional highlight for the garnish, you can cut a small apple in half, core it and cut it into cubes, then dab well with crepe. Heat a little butter and honey and let the apple pieces caramelize in it.