Pumpkin Leek Soup With A Sage Garnish Recipe
This vegan & gluten-free Pumpkin Leek Soup With A Sage Garnish Recipe Is worthy of holidays and special occasions. Although relatively simple to prepare, this Mediterranean soup showcases the rich flavor of pumpkin and leeks. The enticing velvety blend is complemented with a crunchy sage garnish. A contrast of colors and textures that yields a mingle of flavors awaiting to be savored.
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Pumpkin Leek Soup With A Sage Garnish
Follow this healthy Pumpkin Leek Soup With A Sage Garnish Recipe to create a creamy rich-flavored soup with a crisp sage garnish. Combine sautéed pumpkin and leeks with choice spices for a delicious Mediterranean soup that will warm up your day.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Small Pan
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Soup
- 4 Cups Pumpkin (cut into small cubes)
- 3 Cups Leeks (cut into circles)
- 4 Celery Stalks
- 4 Sage Leaves
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste or health requirements)
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Turmeric (spice)
- 6 cups Water
Garnish
- Several Fresh Sage Leaves
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Gathering & Prepping The Ingredients
- Gather the ingredients.
- Peel the pumpkin, rinse and cut into small cubes. Rinse the leeks thoroughly and cut into circles. Rinse the sage leaves and the celery thoroughly.
Preparing The Soup
- In a large pot, place the pumpkin cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Sauté the pumpkin cubes until golden. Set aside.
- In the same pot, on low flame, sauté 4 sage leaves in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Add the leeks to the pot.
- Sauté until tender.
- Add the pre-prepared pumpkin. Mix and sauté for several more minutes.
- Add the celery stalks, salt, ground black pepper and turmeric. Continue to sauté for 2 minutes stirring from time to time.
- Add the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Let Cool.
- Remove the celery stalks and sage leaves.
- Blend the soup in a food processor.
Garnishing & Serving The Soup
- For the sage garnish – sauté sage leaves in olive oil on a low flame (be mindful that heated oil tends to splash.)
- Before serving, reheat the soup.
- Garnish with the pre-prepared sage chips by crumbling the leaves with your fingers and topping the soup.
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