Irish Pumpkin Potage

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This is a delicious stew for the fall and winter seasons with hearty pumpkin spiced with cayenne pepper, paprika and nutmeg.

Ingredients

3 lb. peeled, seeded and diced sugar pumpkin
2 leeks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C. olive oil
6 C. chicken stock
4 1/2 C. milk
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Hungarian sweet paprika
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

Halve the pumpkin and scrape out the seeds and pith. Cut into 1 inch pieces. In a large skillet, sauté the pumpkin, leeks, onion and garlic in olive oil. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Strain vegetables, place in food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer puree to pot or crock pot; add enough milk to reach smooth consistency. Add the cayenne pepper, paprika, ground pepper and nutmeg; simmer for 30 minutes and do not allow to boil.

Yield: 5 servings