Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lb. pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 4 c. chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 3/4 c. hot light cream
  • tiny toasted croutons
  • whipped cream
  • salt (slightly)

Method

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan.
  • Add scallions and onion; cook until almost soft, but not brown.
  • Add pumpkin, chicken stock and salt.
  • Simmer until pumpkin is soft.
  • Stir in flour kneaded with 1 tablespoon butter and bring the soup to a boil.
  • Press the soup through a fine sieve or puree it in a blender.
  • Correct the seasoning and add light cream and 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat the soup just to the boiling point and serve it garnished with the tiny toasted croutons and whipped cream.