Fresh Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts - Continental Importers 2014 Ltd.

Ingredients

• 1 large onions, diced
• 1 leek, sliced (white part only)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 large sprigs fresh thyme
• 2/3 cup chiffonade of basil
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley, stems and all
• 2 large bay leaves
• 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into pieces
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup brandy
• 1 large pumpkin
• ½ cup toasted hazelnuts for garnish garnish)
• 1 large pumpkin (for the tureen)