Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 small leeks, minced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 4-5 cups pumpkin, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 7 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• crouton
• cheese, diced

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat; "melt" onion and leeks along with the celery.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and pumpkin, stirring for 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add broth, parsley, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Simmer on low heat 25-30 minutes.

5. 5

   Add milk.

6. 6

   Purée in blender; check seasoning.

7. 7

   Return soup to stockpot to keep warm while preparing buttered croutons.

8. 8

   Garnish soup with cheese and croutons if desired.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.