Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup with Pomegranate-Crème Fraiche & Pomegranate-Pecan Relish

(serves 4)

VEGETABLE STOCK

ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 stocks of celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 6 cups water

preparation
Heat the butter in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook until soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Strain the stock into a bowl.

POMEGRANATE CRÈME FRAICHE

ingredients

• ¾ cup crème fraiche
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• Salt

preparation
Whisk together in a small bowl until combined, season with salt and place in squeeze bottle.

POMEGRANATE-PECAN RELISH

ingredients

• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

preparation
Combine in a small bowl

SOUP

ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large Spanish onion,finely chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled and mashed
• 2 cups pumpkin puree ( Not flavored pie filling)
• ¼ teaspoon ground Mexican cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4-5 cups vegetable stock
• 2 Tablespoons of honey
• 2 teaspoons chipotle puree
• ¼ cup crème fraiche
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

preparation
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the wine and cook until completely reduced. Add the sweet potato, pumpkin and spices and enough stock to thin out the soup to a smooth consistency. Add the honey, chipotle and crème fraiche and cook for 5 minutes. Puree the soup in a blender in batches and return to the pan. Cook for 10 minutes, adding more stock if the soup is too thick. Season with salt and a little lime juice.

SERVE
Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle pomegranate crème fraiche and top with a dollop of Pomegranate-Pecan Relish.

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