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Pumpkin (Squash), Leek, Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe

Pumpkin (Squash), Leek, Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe

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Pumpkin (Squash), Leek, Bean and Bacon Soup

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp oil
200 -250 g bacon, diced and lightly fried
1 large leek, white and light green parts, trimmed, rinsed and sliced (about 250 g)
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 kg butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped ( squash)
7 cups chicken stock (or vegetable)
1 (400 g) can lima beans, drained and rinsed ( butter , or cannellini)
2 pinches dried tarragon leaves
1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
1/4 tsp dried chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup parsley (chopped )
1/2-1 cup whipping cream (optional)
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
sour cream (to garnish )
parsley (to garnish ) or coriander

Directions:

Heat oil in a dutch oven or large, deep saucepan that can hold all the ingredients.
Lightly fry the chopped bacon. Remove and set aside. If the bacon has released a lot of fat, drain off as much as you wish.
Reheat the remaining oil/bacon fat. Add sliced leek and onion and crushed garlic, and saute until tender.
Add chopped pumpkin and saute for five minutes, stirring frequently.
Add stock, beans, bacon, tarragon, thyme and chili flakes.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until pumpkin is fork tender.
Add 1/4 cup parsley.
Zap the cooked mixture with a stab blender or buzz up in a food processor. Or crush with a potato masher. The choice depends on your consistency preferences.
Stir in cream (if used), and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and additional parsley or coriander (cilantro).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	343.35 Kcal (1438 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.18g	26%
Cholesterol	46.35mg	15%
Sodium	796.99mg	33%
Potassium	853.91mg	18%
Total Carbs	30.04g	10%
Sugars	7.8g	31%
Dietary Fiber	5.83g	23%
Protein	18.63g	37%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	34%
Iron	123.1mg	684%
Calcium	86.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.55 Kcal (312 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.73g	26%
Cholesterol	10.06mg	15%
Sodium	173.04mg	33%
Potassium	185.4mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.52g	10%
Sugars	1.69g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	23%
Protein	4.04g	37%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	34%
Iron	26.7mg	684%
Calcium	18.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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