PUMPKIN SOUP WITH BAY LEAVES (VEGETARIAN)

Ingredients: (For 4 People)

• ½ Pumpkin (can be purchased pre-cut)
• 1 Onion
• 3 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 Potatoes
• 1 liter (4 cups) chicken stock
• 2 Tbsp.  Dried Thyme
• 2 Tbsp. Ground Bay Leaves
• ½ cup Half & Half
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh Parsley for presentation

Instructions:

1. Carefully wash the whole pumpkin, and dry Cut the top out of the pumpkin, then carefully remove the seeds. Peel the pumpkin and carefully chop the flesh into cubes.
2. Peel the potatoes and chop them into 8
3. Peel and chop the onion, then sauté it with the butter in a Dutch oven or a pot for 2 minutes over medium Add the pumpkin and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
4. Add the potatoes to the
5. Season with salt and pepper, add the broth, and bring to a Add Thyme and Bay Leaves, lower the heat, and let simmer for 25 minutes.
6. Add the cream, and mix. Let cook for another 3 minutes. Add Fresh Parsley on top and Enjoy!