Cream of pumpkin and chestnut soup

Step 1

Chop the onion finely and cut the pumpkin into large chunks. In a casserole, melt the butter and add the onion. Fry the onion until soft, then add the pumpkin.

Step 2

Melt the pumpkin over low heat and add one litre of water. When it begins to simmer, add the drained chestnuts and cook over very low heat for half an hour.

Step 3

Grind the pumpkin and onion through a fine vegetable mill, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Step 4

Prepare the dried porcini mushrooms according the instructions on the packet, then add to the soup.

Step 5

Reheat gently, then thicken with the cream. If necessary, adjust the seasoning before serving.

Step 6