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descriptionBack in 18th century, pumpkins were not considered high class in England and on the European continent. Considered a lazy farmer’s harvest like the potato, pumpkin had a heavily negative connotation. While pumpkins show up in paintings, they’re not frequently used in written recipes, as they were considered food for the poor. Some countries like […]
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Ingredients
  • 4 pounds pumpkin or squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion or leek, roughly chopped
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Preparation
  1. In a large pot combine pumpkin, onion (or leek), stock, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the pumpkin is very soft and the cubes are beginning to fall apart, about 50 minutes.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and then remove from heat.
  4. Season again with salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!
Back in 18th century, pumpkins were not considered high class in England and on the European continent. Considered a lazy farmer’s harvest like the potato, pumpkin had a heavily negative connotation. While pumpkins show up in paintings, they’re not frequently used in written recipes, as they were considered food for the poor. Some countries like […]
Course: Dinner
Allergen(s): Milk, Milk

Recipe adapted from Reddit.

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Salem Pumpkin Soup (Pottage of Pompion)

A simple soup that is packed with flavor.

Salem Pumpkin Soup (Pottage of Pompion)

5 from 3 votes
Cuisine: American
Servings: Makes about 6 servings
Author: Victoria Brittain
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 15 minutes
Chill: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pumpkin or squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion or leek, roughly chopped
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. In a large pot combine pumpkin, onion (or leek), stock, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the pumpkin is very soft and the cubes are beginning to fall apart, about 50 minutes.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and then remove from heat.
  4. Season again with salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!