Irish Pumpkin Potage

My mother has served this potage since I can remember and everybody raves about it! The only thing is that you may have blistered hands after cutting the fresh pumpkin, so you may want to have some gloves available. Have fun!

• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ½ cups milk
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
• 2 leeks, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 3 pounds peeled, seeded and diced sugar pumpkin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Halve the pumpkin and scrape out the seeds and pith. Cut into 1 inch pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, saute the pumpkin, leeks, onion and garlic in olive oil. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Strain vegetables, place in food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer puree to pot or crock pot; add enough milk to reach smooth consistency.

Step 4

Add the cayenne pepper, paprika, ground pepper and nutmeg; simmer for 30 minutes and do not allow to boil.