Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup: Submitted by: Jack | Date Added: 20 Nov 2009 Ingredients:

1 1/3 lb. pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
3 cups vegetable broth
1 x potato, cut into cubes
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
freshly grated grana padano cheese
truffle oil for drizzling
salt and pepper to season

Cooking Instructions:

In a pot, add butter, butternut squash, potatoes, salt and pepper, and sauté for a few minutes. Add vegetable broth and cook on high heat for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes and squash are fork tender.

With a hand blender, puree the squash mixture to the desired consistency and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat. Finish with freshy grated grana padano and a drizzle of truffle oil. Serve immediately.