Normandy pumpkin soup for cozy evenings

Normandy pumpkin soup is a delightful French dish, rich in flavor and aroma. Variations of this soup can be found in different regions of France, and the recipe presented here is just one example of how to prepare this great dish.

So, to prepare a Normandy-style pumpkin soup, you will need the following ingredients:

1 kg of pumpkin
2 onions
2 stalks of leek (only the white part)
50 g butter
1 tsp. sugar
500 ml milk
500 ml chicken stock
2 potatoes
3 tbsp. 20% cream
salt, pepper
So, let's proceed to the preparation of this magnificent dish:

Peel the pumpkin from the skin and seeds, and cut the pulp into large cubes. Peel and chop the onions and leeks thoroughly.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry both onions until golden for 5 minutes.
Add the sliced pumpkin to the pan and cook, stirring, over a low heat for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the sugar, salt and pepper, then simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Peel and dice the potatoes into medium-sized cubes. Pour in the hot milk and stock, add the potatoes, and cook under a lid for 1 hour.
Puree the soup, return it to the pot, and heat through. Add cream, stir well. Serve warm with croutons sprinkled with grated garlic.
This exquisite Normandy pumpkin soup will be a great treat for your loved ones on cold evenings, filling your home with the comfort and flavor of French cuisine.