Cream of Pumpkin – Zupa Krem z Dyni – Recipe #225

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of pumpkin purée
• 2 to 3 cups of chicken or veggie stock
• 1/2 an onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbs of olive oil
• 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
• Salt and pepper
• Sour cream
• Croutons

Instructions:

1. Cut few thick slices of white bread in to small cubes. Arrange on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the oven preheated to 200c/400f until golden brown. Set the croutons aside.
2. In a medium saucepan add oil and heat it up.
3. Chop the onion and garlic very finely and add it to the oil. Cook until tender and translucent.
4. Add pumpkin purée and stir. Add chicken stock, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and cook for about 25 minutes on medium heat.
5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and croutons.
6. Enjoy!