A soup bowl filled with the goodness of pumpkin and leeks is all you need to comfort yourself on a chaotic day!PUMPKIN SOUPIngredients300 grams red pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp chopped garlic2 tbsps sliced leaks1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch dices1 sprig of fresh rosemarySalt to taste2½ cups vegetable stockCrushed black peppercorns to taste¼ tsp smoked paprika powderToasted pumpkin seeds for garnishBread sticks to serveMethod1. Heat oil in a non-stick deep pan, add chopped garlic, leaks and sauté for a few seconds. 2. Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add pumpkin and mix well. Separate the leaves of rosemary and add into the pan. Mix well. 3. Add salt and mix well. Add 2 cups vegetable stock and mix well. Let the mixture come to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or till the pumpkin is tender. Switch the heat off.4. Blend the pumpkin mixture till smooth. Strain the soup into another pan and place it back on heat.5. Add remaining stock to adjust the consistency. Mix well.6. Add crushed black peppercorns and smoked paprika powder. Mix and allow to come to a gentle boil. Switch the heat off.7. Transfer the soup into a bowl and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, crushed black peppercorns and serve hot with bread sticks or pack it in a thermos.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor #PumpkinSoup
