Pumpkin Soup Recipe: Inspired By Michelin Chef Thomas Keller’s Perfect Recipe

Instructions

1. Slice the carrot, shallot, celery and onion, peel and smash the garlic.
2. Slice the squash in half lengthwise. Then scoop out and discard the seeds of squash. Keep two half squash for use later. Carefully peel away the skin from the squash until you reach the orange flesh. Dice the flesh into small cubes.
3. Preheat the oven to 170°C, line a foil on the baking tray. Brush each half inside and out with olive oil, and sprinkle the cavities with salt and pepper, then put a sprig of sage into each. Place cut side down on the baking sheet, bake for 44-45 minutes or until tender. The baking time depends on the size of squash.
4. Remove the roasted squash from the oven and let cool, then scoop out the flesh and set aside.
5. Pour the remaining olive oil in a stockpot over medium high heat, add celery, carrots, onions and shallots, fry for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
6. Add diced squash and smashed garlic, season with salt and black pepper, reduce the heat to medium low to keep the squash and garlic from coloring, stir for 2 minutes.
7. Add honey and keep stirring for 2 minutes, then pour the broth and bouquet garni, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.
8. Add the roasted squash and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
9. Once cooked, remove from the heat and discard the herbs. Blend and puree the soup. Strain the soup into a bowl. Taste the soup and season if needed. You can serve it while the soup is not too hot, or chill overnight and enjoy in next day.