Description
A creamy, velvety pumpkin soup that’s perfect for cozy autumn days. With simple ingredients and rich flavors, this homemade pumpkin soup is a comforting meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Pumpkin seeds
- Croutons
Instructions
- Preparation
- Sauté Onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make Soup
- Add Pumpkin: Pour in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender and puree.
- Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and ground nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve
- Serve Warm: Ladle into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like parsley, pumpkin seeds, or croutons.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Method: Appetizer, Soup
- Cuisine: American