Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, or 4 cups freshly-baked pumpkin chunks (if using fresh pumpkin, bake seeded pumpkin at 400F until tender, then peel and chop coarsely)
1 large leek, cleaned, white parts chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 celery root, peeled and chopped
2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped
7 cups good-quality vegetable broth
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon crumbled fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Sea salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Dash of nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apple cider
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (optional)
Description
Pumpkins Are One Of Our Favorite Harvest Foods: Sweet, Earthy And Overflowing With Health-promoting Beta-carotenes. Here They Are Combined With Leeks, Apples And Cider To Make A Spicy, Hearty Soup, Perfect For Gathering The Family Around A Steaming Tureen
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