RED PUMPKIN SOUP

Preparation Time :20 Minuts

Cooking Time : 20-25 Minuts

Servings : 4

Ingredients :

Red pumpkin (bhopla/kaddu), diced: 1 kilogram
Butter : 4 tablespoons
Bay leaf : 3
Black peppercorns : 15-20
Onion , sliced : 3 large
Salt : To taste
White pepper powder : 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice : 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream : 1/2 cup

METHOD:

Heat the butter in a pressure cooker; add the bay leaves and peppercorns. Add the onions and sauté for two minutes.Add the diced pumpkin and sauté for half a minute. Add four cups water and cook under pressure until pressure is released once (one whistle). Strain and reserve the stock. Purée the vegetables. Add the reserved stock and one cup of water to the purée. Add the salt and white pepper powder and bring to a boil. Stir in the lemon juice. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cream.