Pumpkin vegetable soup

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 1 small Hokkaido pumpkin(s)
• 1 small celeriac
• 4 m.-sized potatoes
• 4 medium-sized carrots
• 1 leek(s)
• 2 m.-sized onion(s)
• 1 m.-sized tomato(s)
• 1 rosemary sprig(s)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• n. B. Pfeffer
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• e.g. curry powder
• e.g. nutmeg
• 1 shot of white wine or water
• 2 liters of water
• n. B. herbs
• n. B. Vegetables e.g. broccoli, zucchini, peppers, celery..
• 1 piece(s) Parmesan rind
• 1 small piece(s) of ginger, to taste

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 55 minutes

vegetarian, simple, inexpensive

Wash the vegetables, peel if necessary, and cut into large cubes. Finely chop the herbs. Bring the kettle to a boil. Heat the olive oil with the rosemary and chili flakes in a large pot. (Caution: the chili flakes become hot when heated.) Add the pumpkin and sauté briefly. Then add the onions; when they are translucent, add the remaining vegetables and herbs, and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Deglaze everything with either a generous splash of white wine or just water. Now add the remaining water, bring to a boil, and season to taste. Now add the piece of Parmesan rind and cook with it. Tip: Season carefully, as the vegetables also impart flavor. It’s best to taste and adjust the seasoning several times! The soup should now simmer on medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the vegetables are tender, remove the Parmesan rind. Then roughly puree the vegetables in the soup with a potato masher and season to taste. If desired, you can also finely dice a nut-sized piece of ginger and add it about 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Tip: You can add other vegetables to taste, such as broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, celery, etc. However, the different cooking times should be taken into account. For example, don’t cook the broccoli the entire time, as it will become mushy. The soup can also be enhanced with a can of coconut milk.