Pumpkin soup with ginger - (Soupa me kolokitha kai ginger)
Pumpkin soup with ginger
NOTES
Greek : Σούπα με κολοκύθα και τζίντζερ Serves / Yields : 6 persons Season:Autumn,Winter Print this recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 kg boiled pumpkin (approx. 3 cups)
3 cups lukewarm milk
1 spoon butter
1 spoon flour
1 tea spoon ginger powder
100 gr ham cut in thin stripes
Salt
Pepper
METHOD
Drain the boiled pumpkin with a colander. Mash it with a fork or a mixer. In a saucepan heat the butter and add the flour. Add gradually the milk and mix constantly. Add the pumpkin mash and stir the soup, keeping it in low temperature. Add the ginger, salt, pepper and the ham. Stir and serve hot.
Optionally: Add croutons, grated cheese or finely chopped parsley.