Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • 14 leek (chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon basil (chopped)
  • 12 Spanish onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 12 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 4 cups water or 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  • In a large saute pan, saute the tomato, leek, celery, onion, garlic, basil, and pepper.
  • Add the pinch of salt.
  • Add the pumpkin and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the white wine and cook for 10 minutes over a low heat.
  • Then add the tomato paste and stir well.
  • Add the 4 cups of organic chicken stock or water.
  • Bring it to a boil and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato the ketchup.
  • Blend, in batches if needed, until smooth in a blender or food processor.
  • Strain it and serve.