Lil Pumpkins Soup for Two
Cozy up with a bowl of "Lil Pumpkins Soup for Two," the perfect fall-inspired recipe designed to warm your soul and delight your taste buds. This creamy pumpkin soup comes together effortlessly in just 30 minutes, blending velvety pumpkin puree with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a hint of seasonal sweetness. Sautéed onions and garlic enrich the flavor, while a splash of heavy cream adds luxurious silkiness to every spoonful. Garnished with crunchy pumpkin seeds, this easy, small-batch soup is ideal for an intimate dinner or a comforting lunch for two. Whether you're embracing sweater weather or simply craving a quick, wholesome meal, this recipe is a simple yet elegant way to savor the flavors of autumn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened, canned or fresh)
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the pumpkin puree and stir well to combine with the spices and onion mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using an immersion blender (or carefully transferring to a countertop blender), puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Serve the soup warm, garnished with pumpkin seeds for a crunchy topping (optional).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2055 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1891 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
