Irish Pumpkin Potage

Ingredients

• 1 pinch pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 6 cups chicken stock see 
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 1 teaspoon hungarian paprika sweet
• 2  leeks chopped
• 4.5 cups milk 
• 0.5 cup olive oil 
• 1  onion chopped
• 3 pounds pumpkin diced peeled seeded

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• pot
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Halve the pumpkin and scrape out the seeds and pith.
2. Cut into 1 inch pieces.
3. In a large skillet, saute the pumpkin, leeks, onion and garlic in olive oil.
4. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
5. Strain vegetables, place in food processor and blend until smooth.
6. Transfer puree to pot or crock pot; add enough milk to reach smooth consistency.
7. Add the cayenne pepper, paprika, ground pepper and nutmeg; simmer for 30 minutes and do not allow to boil.