Pumpkin, Milk, and Herring Soup

Prepare the Soup Base In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

2.Add the pumpkin cubes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3.Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.

4.Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.

5.Stir in the milk and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Prepare the Herring Topping In a small bowl, combine the diced herring fillet, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Mix well.

7.Serve the pumpkin soup hot, topped with the herring mixture.