Description
Creamy pumpkin soup delights with its smooth, velvety texture and rich autumn flavors. Warm spices and roasted pumpkin create a comforting bowl that welcomes you into fall’s delicious embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter (or olive oil for vegan)
Seasonings and Optional Additions:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Croutons
- A swirl of cream or coconut milk
- Fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Warm the butter in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame until it transforms into a smooth, golden liquid.
- Introduce finely chopped onions to the melted butter, gently coaxing them to soften and become translucent, allowing their natural sweetness to emerge.
- Mince the garlic and sprinkle into the aromatic mixture, stirring quickly to release its intense, pungent essence without risking bitter undertones.
- Carefully incorporate the pumpkin puree, stirring consistently to create a harmonious blend that captures the vegetable’s rich, earthy character.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, whisking gently to integrate all components into a smooth, cohesive liquid.
- Season the developing soup with salt, pepper, and warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently, occasionally stirring to prevent any potential scorching and to encourage flavor development.
- Once the soup reaches a velvety consistency and the ingredients have fully harmonized, remove from heat.
- For an luxurious finish, swirl in heavy cream, creating a silky texture that elevates the soup’s rustic charm.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a delicate sprinkle of fresh herbs or a whisper of toasted pumpkin seeds for added complexity.
Notes
- Select a sugar pumpkin or butternut squash for the richest, sweetest flavor profile.
- Consider roasting the pumpkin first to enhance caramelization and develop deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Experiment with spice variations like adding ginger, nutmeg, or a pinch of cayenne for subtle warming undertones.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and use coconut milk instead of cream, creating a velvety texture without compromising richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg