M ak eS: 6 servings
Co ok T iM e: TurboChef: 10 minutes | Conventional: 1 hour
T eM per aT ur e: 425º
To olS: 3x9x13-inch covered ovenproof dish (ceramic or glass), blender or food processor, chinois (optional)
s p iC e d p ump ki n soup
Pumpkin is a variety of winter squash. Summer squash (zucchini and such) are eaten when immature.
Winter squash have hard rinds, which allows for long storage. When buying a pumpkin for this soup, make
sure you buy a edible variety—not the common Halloween jack o’lantern, which is good mainly for carving.
1 2 ¾-pound pie pumpkin, seeded, 1. Eight to 10 minutes before you plan to cook, select “Bake” on the
peeled, and cubed
CookWheel. Select “Cookbooks” followed by “Cooking with Guenter
1 cup diced Vidalia or other sweet onion Seeger,” “Starters,” “Soups & Salads,” and “Spiced Pumpkin Soup.”
1 garlic clove, chopped Press “Start” to preheat the oven.
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
2. Place the pumpkin, vegetables, spices, butter, and broth in the
1 cup peeled and diced red pepper
ovenproof dish. Cover the dish, place in the oven, press “Start,” and
1 celery stalk, sliced
cook for 10 minutes.
1 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger
½ chile de árbol or other small dried 3. Remove from the oven and stir in the cream. In a blender, puree
red chile the vegetables and liquid in 2 batches. If you want a smoother, silkier
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder texture, strain the soup through a chinois into a large bowl. Use the
1 teaspoon paprika back of a ladle or wooden pestle to press the solids through the chinois.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter Transfer the soup to a saucepan and reheat before serving by bringing
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
to a simmer over low heat on the stove top.
2 cups heavy cream 4. To serve, divide the soup among 6 bowls or small hollowed out
Salt pumpkins. Add a tablespoon of coconut milk to each bowl and garnish
Freshly ground white pepper with parsley.
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
¼ chopped cup flat leaf parsley,
stems removed, julienne W i n e pair inG : Riesling Spatlese