Vellutata di zucca

Vellutata di zucca is a classic Italian pumpkin soup. It's usually made with a combination of chopped and peeled pumpkin, potatoes, vegetable stock, and olive oil. The ingredients are cooked until tender, then blended until the soup becomes velvety smooth. It can be enriched with a bit of cream, and it's usually seasoned only with a pinch of salt and pepper. When served, it is sometimes accompanied by pieces of toasted bread. The soup is especially popular in the fall.