Description
This creamy pumpkin soup is a cozy fall favorite, perfect for warming up on chilly days. Made with simple ingredients, it combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with savory flavors for a comforting, smooth soup.
Ingredients
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- Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- A swirl of heavy cream or coconut cream
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Soup Cooking:
- Pumpkin and broth: Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Seasoning: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Finishing:
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a blender and blend until creamy.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and warm through without boiling.
- Serving:
- Serve hot: Ladle soup into bowls.
- Garnish: Add a swirl of cream and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Method: Soup