Pumpkin and Potato Chowder

Ingredients:
2 red bell peppers
2 jalapeno pepers
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 yukon gold potatos, cubed
3 leeks (white and light green parts only)
2 lbs pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch chunks
3 tbsp bob’s red mill flour
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp freash ground pepper
1 cup organic corn
3 cans vegetable broth
1 tbsp of fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions:
1. Place the peppers and jalapenos on a baking sheet and cook under broiler until skin blackens (about 10 minutes).

2. Seal the chared peppers in a glass container for 10-12 minutes. De-seed, de-stem, peel, and cut the peppers into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.

3. Boil the potatos until al dente. Drain and remove from heat.

4. Add the leaks and pumpkin to the potatos and saute for 5 minutes.

5. Add flour and seasonings and cook for two minutes more.

6. Add corn, peppers, broth and fresh orgegano and bring to a boil.

7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.

8. Garnish with sour cream if so desired.

Serves 8 (1 cup serving).

Recommended with:
Delphina’s Rustic French
Acrobat Pinot Gris

One Response to Pumpkin and Potato Chowder

    cindy says:

    what is the reciepe with the whole pumpkin salad cooked in the oven. show on fox 12 today??

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