Kolokythósoupa (greek Pumpkin Soup)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lbs pumpkin, cubed
• 10 1/2 ounces onions, sliced
• 1 leek, finely sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• pepper
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
• 3 tablespoons ouzo
• 3 3/4 cups stock or 3 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 5 ounces red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ounces flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, heat olive oil and fry sliced onions and leek until glassy.
• 2 add pumpkin cubes, continue frying for 2-3 minutes, add salt, pepper and spices and again continue frying for 1-2 minutes.
• 3 add ouzo and some stock or water just so the vegetables don't burn, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• 4 remove from stove and puree the vegetables, then add the rest of the water or stock and heat near boiling point, stirring constantly.
• 5 add yoghurt, stirring, heat through (don't boil!) and add more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
• 6 for garnish fry the red onion slices with some olive oil until glassy.
• 7 serve soup with fried onions and chopped parsley.