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Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Leek Soup

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: Anna Martin

"A comforting cold-weather soup puree."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin, seeded and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pot. Add leeks, onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and garlic, and saute until they start to brown.
  2. Add bay leaf, stock, and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until all vegetables are tender.
  3. Add sage, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf, and puree. Serve hot.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2003 by CMHILL
My family loved this recipe, and my 12-yr-old son said it was a "keeper". My other two kids,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by LAMBSLITTLE
All the work cutting the veggies is well worth it. I so enjoyed this soup that I made another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2005 by CHARIANDER
I'm a lazy cook :) I subbed a large can of pumpkin for the sugar pumpkin and a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by REBECITA
This was a fabulous soup! Really hearty, and the leeks with the squash and sweet potatoes make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by Maggie
Amazing soup! I think this will work with any kind of winter squash - there are so many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by CHG5678
I thought this soup was very good. However, next time I am going to omit the whipping cream. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by ANNSU
I don't like it...it's weird tasting. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2004 by JAVAJESS
Not quite the recipe I was looking for...a little flat on taste.. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by SEDONA12
Great soup! Couple of tips, use a food processor to chop all of the veggies, saves significant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by tondy
Great soup! All the ingriedients went well together. I added a little bit of sugar(1/4 cup)... MORE

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