Instructions

  1. Cook pumpkin and onion in 60 grams (2oz) butter for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add water and cook gently until pumpkin is very tender.
  3. Push through a sieve or pureé in blender with a little of the milk.
  4. Melt remaining butter in clean pan and stir in flour, then pumpkin pureé and remaining milk stirring until well blended.
  5. Season with salt, pepper& nutmeg.
  6. Simmer 20 minutes.
  7. If desired take out a little soup, blend with egg yolk and stir back into big soup mixture just before serving.