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Hey guys! So, after a late night of Zelda-playing with my sister, I was inspired, and decided to give a recipe a go and try to create the Pumpkin Soup served at the Lumpy Pumpkin in real life. 

(This one)

I think it was a success, and my family seems to agree! It’s simple to prepare and quite nutritious as well. So without further ado:

The Lumpy Pumpkin’s Hot Pumpkin Soup (From The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)

Preparation Time: About 50 minutes to an hour

Ingredients:

2 Leeks, cut in half lengthwise and sliced, with the dark green tops discarded

3 Garlic cloves, minced

One large green bell pepper, chopped

One can of 100% pure pumpkin, not filling (I’m sure this would be even better with fresh pumpkin, but that was unfortunately unavailable to me. Give it a shot if you can find it!)

4 cups vegetable broth (I used low sodium)

1 large onion, chopped

1 large apple, peeled and chopped

½ tsp. salt (Probably a touch a bit more if using low sodium broth, taste it and see what you like)

¼ tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. cumin

1 bay leaf

1 to 2 T. olive oil

Fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, onion, and salt and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add garlic, cooking for about 1 minute longer.

Add green peppers and apple, cooking until soft, about 8 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduced to a strong simmer and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes, until some of the broth has evaporated and the apples and peppers are sufficiently tender.