Prepare a soup
for 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin
- 300 g chestnuts
- 2 large carrots
- 1 large onion
- salt and pepper
- croutons (optional)
- cumin (optional)
- milk (optional)
- crème fraiche (optional)
- parsley or coriander for decoration
Preparation
Preparation time: 45 mins
To begin, make a slit in the chestnuts and place them in simmering water and leave to cook for 10 mins. At the end of the cooking time, drain the chestnuts, cut them in 2 and use a small spoon to scoop out only the flesh. Set aside.
Wash the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut into pieces. Set aside again.
Wash, peel and slice the carrots.
In a casserole dish, fry the chopped onions in a little olive oil for 5 minutes. Then add the pieces of pumpkin, the sliced carrots and the chestnuts. Cover with water and season with salt and pepper (plus cumin). Cover and cook over a medium heat for 30 minutes.
At the end of the cooking time, blend to obtain a smooth soup.
What accompaniments are there?
A good homemade soup can be served in a variety of ways. For a quick snack, vermicelli and bread crumbs will do the trick. If you’re looking for a more substantial accompaniment, opt for grated cheese.
