Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic
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1.5kg butternut pumpkin, diced
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20g butter
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1 medium leek, trimmed, halved, washed, sliced
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2 medium cream delight potatoes, peeled, chopped
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1 litre Massel chicken style liquid stock
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1 tablespoon pure cream
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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Ciabatta bread, sliced, toasted, to serve
Method
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1Preheat oven to 200°C /180°C fan-forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Place pumpkin and garlic in a bowl. Add oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Arrange pumpkin mixture, in a single layer, on prepared tray. Bake for 40 minutes or until pumpkin is golden and tender.
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2Squeeze garlic cloves from skin. Reserve. Discard skin. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until leek has softened. Add potato. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
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3Add stock and 2 cups cold water. Season with pepper. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in roasted pumpkin and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
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4Blend pumpkin mixture, in batches, until smooth. Return to pan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Ladle into serving bowls. Drizzle with cream and sprinkle with chives. Serve with toasted ciabatta slices.
Source: taste.com.au
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