French Pumpkin Soup
4 servings
60 minutes
French pumpkin soup is the embodiment of tenderness and coziness in a bowl. Its roots trace back to French culinary traditions, where harmony of flavors and rich textures are valued. The velvety consistency of the soup is achieved through a blend of sweet pumpkin, soft potatoes, and gentle milk. A light caramel note from added sugar enhances the flavor further. Smoked bacon served with the soup adds depth and contrast. This soup is perfect for cool autumn evenings when you want to warm up with something truly cozy. It can serve as a standalone dish or an elegant prelude to the main dinner. French pumpkin soup is tenderness, warmth, and gastronomic delight in every sip.
1
Peel the pumpkin from the skin and seeds, and cut it into small pieces. Also cut the potato into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and add herbs.
- Pumpkin: 500 g
- Potato: 200 g
- Onion: 1 piece
2
In a saucepan, sauté the onion in vegetable or butter for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and pumpkin, mix, and pour boiling water to cover the vegetables.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Potato: 200 g
- Pumpkin: 500 g
- Water: 300 ml
3
Salt and pepper the soup, and cook on low heat until the vegetables are soft for about 15-20 minutes. Drain some water and puree the soup with a blender until smooth. Then add hot milk to the soup, stir, bring to a boil, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Milk: 300 ml
4
At the end, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar. Serve the cream soup with bacon.
- Smoked bacon: 100 g