Neli's Pumpkin And Leek Soup Recipe

• 1 lrg or possibly 2 small leeks
•     white and pale green only
•     sliced and rinsed well
• 1 x rib celery, finely sliced
• 1 x clove garlic, minced
• 1 x green bell pepper, minced
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1 tsp butter or possibly margarine
• 1 1/2 c. minced fresh tomatoes
• 5 c. vegetable stock
•     Or possibly 5 C. water
•     plus1 Tbsp. chicken-flavored
•     bouillon pwdr
• 1 1/4 lb pumpkin or possibly winter squash
•     peeled and seeded
•     cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp oregano
•     Salt and freshly grnd pepper, to taste
•     Minced parsley

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