I thought it would be a nice idea to add one of my simple seasonal recipes; something that can’t be made at any other time and will always remind me of a specific time of year.  Pumpkin soup is just that, a hearty but not heavy soup, just the colour is autumnal.

Soup au potiron - Pumpkin soup (Serves 4)

Equipment required (equipment necessaire)

Large sauce pan and lid
Wooden spoon
Large knife
Chopping board
Blender

Ingredients

1 kg pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
1 leek (white only) halved and sliced
Sprig of thyme
10 cl crème fraiche
10 g butter
Water
Tsp salt
Pinch pepper

Cook

1. Melt butter in pan
2. Add leeks
3. On a low heat stir leeks till translucent
4. Add pumpkin cubes, thyme, salt and pepper
5. Just cover with water
6. Place a lid on the saucepan
7. Simmer for 30- 40 minutes till the pumpkin is tender
8. Remove thyme spring
9. Add crème fraiche
10. Blend

Serve.
You can add croutons but I prefer a large slab of bread and butter. To make it more elegant a shot of kirsch will liven things up.