Description
Creamy pumpkin soup whispers autumn’s warmth with rich, velvety notes of seasonal comfort. Home cooks can savor this simple yet elegant blend of roasted pumpkin, aromatic spices, and smooth texture that wraps you in delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.2 kg (2.4 lb) pumpkin or butternut squash
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 3/4 cup cream, half-and-half or milk
Instructions
- Slice the pumpkin into uniform pieces, carefully remove the skin and seeds, then dice into bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
- Combine the prepared pumpkin with chopped onions, minced garlic, vegetable broth, and water in a spacious cooking pot.
- Secure the pot lid and heat until the liquid reaches a rolling boil, then lower the temperature to create a gentle simmer for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their flavors.
- After cooking, remove the pot from the heat source and transfer the contents to a blender, processing until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Enhance the soup’s flavor profile by introducing salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then incorporate cream with a delicate stirring motion while the soup remains off direct heat.
- Ladle the creamy pumpkin soup into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, or fresh herbs to elevate the presentation and add textural contrast.
Notes
- Choose a sugar pumpkin or butternut squash for the most delicious, creamy texture.
- Roast pumpkin chunks beforehand to enhance natural sweetness and deepen flavor profile.
- For a vegan version, swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for rich, silky consistency.
- Garnish with pumpkin seeds, crispy sage leaves, or a drizzle of olive oil to elevate presentation and add extra layers of taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg