Czech Pumpkin Soup

Chef Zdeněk Pohlreich’s one-pot pumpkin soup Pohlreich přesvědčí i dýňové odpírače. Rychlá polévka z jednoho hrnce https://www.idnes.cz/hobby/domov/dynova-polevka-pohlreich-dyne-prima-tv-ted-vari-sef.A181109_123936_hobby-domov_bma?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Prepare the pumpkin

Step 2

Peel the pumpkin, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, and cut the flesh into small cubes. Carefully cut away from your hand when peeling.

Step 3

2. Sauté the onion

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Chop the onion and cook it until softened; it does not need to brown heavily.

Step 5

3. Cook and season the pumpkin

Step 6

Add the pumpkin cubes and sauté briefly to develop their flavor. Season with salt, pepper, saffron, freshly grated nutmeg, cardamom, and chili flakes.

Step 7

4. Add stock and simmer

Step 8

Pour in enough stock to cover the pumpkin. Cover the pot and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pumpkin is completely tender.

Step 9

5. Blend until smooth

Step 10

Stir in the coconut milk, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup into a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning and add a little more stock if needed.

Step 11

6. Prepare the garnish and serve

Step 12

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet with a pinch of salt and a little brown sugar until lightly caramelized. Sprinkle them over the soup and finish with fresh coriander leaves.