Roasted Pumpkin Soup Makes 6 servings 1 - (3-pounds) pumpkin 1 - Tablespoon butter 1/2 - cup onions, minced 1/2 - cup dry white wine 2 - cups chicken broth 1/2 - cup heavy cream Salt to taste Pepper to taste Nutmeg - Cut top off pumpkin.
- With a large metal spoon, scrape seeds and stringy fibers from interior.
- Replace top and place in center of cooking grate.
- Grill until pumpkin flesh is very soft, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
- Remove from grill and allow to cool.
- Scoop out the pulp with a spoon and reserve.
- In a medium stockpot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Sweat the onions in the butter for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the wine and simmer until completely reduced.
- Add the pumpkin pulp and the chicken broth; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the salt and heavy cream and return to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with nutmeg.
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