Creamy pumpkin soup

3 servings

60 minutes

This soup is prepared in Aram Mnatsakanov's restaurants: Maritozzo, "Probka on Tsvetnoy", "Probka on Dobrolyubova", Da Manu.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 258.3
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 23.3g

Ingredients

• Leek: 50 g
• Potato: 50 g
• Butternut Squash: 500 g
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Thyme: 2 sprig
• Water: 750 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Toast: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the leek into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 50 g

2. Cut the potatoes into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 50 g

3. Cut the pumpkin into large cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butternut Squash: 500 g

4. Sauté leeks and potatoes in oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 50 g
   • Potato: 50 g
   • Olive oil: 50 ml

5. Add salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Thyme: 2 sprigs

6. Transfer the contents of the frying pan to a pot with a thick bottom.

7. Add the pumpkin and continue frying.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butternut Squash: 500 g

8. Pour in water and boil for 30-45 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 750 ml

9. Blend the contents of the pot into puree using a blender.

10. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

11. Strain.

12. Serve with croutons.

    Required ingredients:

    • Toast:  to taste