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 minutes – Cooking time: 40 minutes
1. To begin, make a slit in the chestnuts and place them in simmering water and leave to cook for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, drain the chestnuts, cut them in 2 and, using a small spoon, remove only the flesh. Set aside.
2. Wash the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut into pieces. Set aside again.
3. Wash, peel and slice the carrots.
4. 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.
5. 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.
