Pumpkin Soup with Mussels

Technical stages for Pumpkin Soup with Mussels :

• Mince the onions.
• Sweat them without browning in stewpan along with olive oil.
• Add the pumpkin cut in large dice and add 2 dl water gradually.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cook covered on low heat for about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, scrape the mussel shells.
• Place them in a stew pan with white wine.
• Cook covered for a few minutes until they open.
• Drain them and keep their cooking juice.
• Shell the mussels (keep a few shell on).
• Once cooked, purée the pumpkin.
• Add the juice of the mussels, the crème fraîche and pastis.
• Heat on low heat and add the mussels.
• Dress and serve hot.