Pumpkin and Bean Soup
from the kitchen of Katharine Miller

2 cups pumpkin, grated
1 cup dried white beans, cooked
2 cups liquid in which the beans have been cooked
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 celery stock, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon parsley, finely minced
Croutons (optional)


Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, leek and celery. Cook until the vegetables are wilted. Add the pumpkin, beans, broth, cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 45 minutes. Correct seasoning and serve garnished with the parsley and croutons.

Serves 4


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