Pumpkin, a popular food in Latin America, is the base of this smooth and comforting cream. Following simple steps, it transforms into an ideal dish for cool days. Perfectly seasoned, this dish becomes a comforting delight to enjoy at home. Let's savor it.
Pumpkin cream is prepared by peeling and chopping the pumpkin into small pieces, along with onion and tomatoes.
It is sautéed with garlic, cumin, and oil until soft.
Then, broth is added and it is cooked over low heat until the pumpkin is tender.
It is blended, seasoned to taste, and served with toppings of your choice.
Pumpkin Cream
Ingredients
1 Nice-sized pumpkin
3 tablespoons of Oil
1 Onion
3 Crushed garlic cloves
1 teaspoon of Ground cumin
4 Tomatoes
6 cups of Chicken or vegetable broth
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the pumpkin cream, start by peeling the pumpkin and removing the seeds, then cut it into small pieces.
Step 2 : Also peel and finely chop the onion and tomatoes.
Step 3 : In a pot, heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, cumin, and tomatoes.
Step 4 : Sauté this mixture for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft.
Step 5 : Then, add the chicken or vegetable broth and wait for it to boil.
Step 6 : Next, add the pumpkin pieces to the pot and wait for it to boil again.
Step 7 : Reduce the heat and cook over low for approximately 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin pieces are soft.
Step 8 : Once ready, remove from heat and let cool enough to blend the mixture.
Step 9 : Blend the preparation until you get a purée or thick mixture, to which salt and pepper can be added to taste.
Step 10 : If necessary, reheat the cream.
Step 11 : To serve the pumpkin cream, you can add crumbled cheese, chopped scallions, chorizo, or chicharrones.
Step 12 : Enjoy your meal!
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