Pumpkin Seed Soup

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leek (about 1 leek)
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
  • 5-6 cups good chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil for decoration

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut off the root of the leek and trim dark green part, slice lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1 inch long pieces. Wash the leeks with cold water, scoop them out with a sieve.
  2. 2
    Heat 3 tbsp of the oil and saute leeks until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add pumpkin seeds and stock, season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    Let boil for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly, play safe and process in the blender, you have to work in batches. Remove centre piece on the lid but keep cover with a tea towel so the steam can escape.
  5. 5
    Adjust thickness of the soup; you will probably need more liquid.
  6. 6
    Reheat and serve with pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil.

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