– Remove the peel from the pumpkin, cut into cubes and set aside. – In a frying pan in 60 g butter, sauté the shallots for 2-3 min, add the finely chopped leek and sauté for another 5 min until soft. – Add the pumpkin, salt and pepper and fold in the whipped cream. – Gently simmer on low heat for 20 min. – Blend the soup in a hand blender. Season to taste, cover and set aside. – Drain, rinse and chop the chestnuts. Roast briefly in the remaining butter, add to the soup and bring to the table hot on the spot.
Veloute of Pumpkin with Stewed Chestnuts
Rating: 3.50 / 5.00 (2 Votes)
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 4.0 (servings)