Description
A creamy and flavorful pumpkin soup perfect for any season.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 1 grilled cheese sandwich, cubed (optional topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, cumin, paprika, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, stir well, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches to blend until smooth.
- Return to the pot if needed, stir in coconut milk or heavy cream, and heat gently for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh herbs or grilled cheese cubes if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Adjust the spices to your taste preference.
- The grilled cheese cubes add a delightful crunch to the creamy soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg