Creamy Pumpkin Soup
A warm and comforting creamy pumpkin soup that embraces the flavors of autumn with a rich and smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices: nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all items and dicing the onion finely. If using fresh pumpkin, peel and chop before roasting at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- Add the pumpkin puree and stir, letting it mingle with the onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth gradually, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until silky smooth using an immersion blender or a traditional blender.
- Add the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Taste your soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the soup warm, garnished with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of cracked pepper. Enjoy with crusty bread!
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to experiment with spices or substitutions to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, creamy soup, autumn recipes, comforting soup, seasonal cooking