Gluten Free Pumpkin & Leek Soup Recipe
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Nov 01, 2017
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Make ahead note: This elegant yet simple soup can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance through the point of the final simmer and then refrigerated until ready to reheat. When ready to serve, reheat on the stove until desired temperature is reached. Serve with garnishes.
Gluten Free Pumpkin & Leek Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, 3-4 sprigs
- 2 pounds peeled and chopped pumpkin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar
- ¼ cup crème fraiche, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- One day before: Heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat until it just begins to melt and bubble slightly. Add onion, leeks, and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, stirring once, until soft and translucent. Add garlic and thyme and sauté, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- Add pumpkin and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes.
- Carefully blend the soup in the pan with an immersion blender until very smooth. (Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and puree until very smooth.) Once the soup is the desired consistency, bring back to a simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly. Season with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and stir in the champagne vinegar. At this point, you can let the soup cool slightly and then refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- Day of serving: Reheat. Spoon soup into serving bowls and top each with 1-2 teaspoons of crème fraiche and chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10505IUVitamin C: 15.1mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1.5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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