Pumpkin And Leek Soup No Dairy Recipes

LEEK AND PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy casserole. Add the leeks and saute slowly, over low heat, until they are tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic.
• Add the pumpkin and water, cover and simmer until the pumpkin is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes, then puree in one or two batches in a food processor.
• Return the puree to the casserole, add the milk and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat before serving. Sprinkle each serving with chives.

PUMPKIN AND LEEK SOUP - NO DAIRY

Steps:

• Halve leeks lengthways and wash them under cold water to remove any dirt or sand. Thinly slice them. Will use the white and light green portion for addition to the soup. (use the leftover part , along with your vege peelings for the day and some fresh herbs to make your own vege stock for future use. Boil it up, strain it- there you have it!).
• Peel and slice onions.
• Using a large soup/ stock pot add the olive oil the leeks, onions and salt.Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook another 1 minute.
• Add all remaining ingredients (except the herbs for garnish) and boil for approx 25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
• Use a stick blender or food processor to puree the soup.
• Reheat. Optional to add some cooked beans eg cannellini beans, at this stage. Heat through before serving.
• Serve sprinkled with some chopped fresh herbs and a crusty roll or toast.
• Store any left-over soup in the fridge and reheat as required. This soup keeps and reheats well as it has no dairy added.
• This soup can also be frozen and reheated as required.