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From Carnival's book "The Buffets of Carnival"


West Indian Pumpkin Soup (serves 100!)


3 lb. onions, quartered

2 lb. leeks

2 oz. garlic cloves

2 fl. oz. olive oil

7 lb. pumpkin puree

3 1/2 gal. chicken stock

2 qt. half and half

1 qt. heavy cream

salt to taste

black pepper to taste


Heat oven to 300F. Place onions, leeks, and garlic in a shallow roasting pan: drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 300F for 30 minutes. Puree vegetables.


Roast pumpkin puree at 300F for 20-25 minutes. In large stockpot, combine pumpkin puree, pureed vegetables, and chicken stock: bring to a boil. Simmer 1 hour.


Add half and half and cream: simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.


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