Kolokythósoupa Greek Pumpkin Soup Recipes

CHILLED PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and then cut the flesh into 2.5 cm/1 inch cubes.
• Melt the butter or margarine in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion & garlic and fry over a low heat until soft but not coloured.
• Add the pumpkin and toss with the onion for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the stock and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the ginger, lemon juice, strips or orange rind, if using, and bay leaves or bouquet garni. Cover and simmer over a low heat for about 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.
• Discard the orange rind, if using, and the bay leaves or bouquet garni. Cool the soup slightly, then press through a strainer or process in a food processor until smooth. Pour into a clean saucepan.
• Add the milk and reheat gently. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with a swirl of cream, natural yoghurt or fromage frais and snipped chives, and serve.

ZESTY PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
• Saute onion and garlic until soft over medium heat.
• Add curry powder, salt, coriander, and red pepper; cook 1 minute.
• Add broth, simmer uncovered for 15- 20 minutes.
• Stir in pumpkin and half and half; cook 5 minutes.
• Pour into blender and puree until creamy.
• Reheat and serve.

SPICY GREEK PUMPKIN SOUP

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.