Pumpkin Cream Soup
Prepare to warm up with a comforting bowl of Pumpkin Cream Soup, the ultimate autumn-inspired dish brimming with flavor and creamy goodness. Featuring tender, roasted pumpkin blended to velvety perfection with sweet spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this soup is an irresistible balance of sweet and savory. Enriched with a splash of heavy cream and a touch of garlic and onion for depth, this cozy soup is simmered to perfection in vegetable broth and finished with a garnish of fresh parsley for a burst of freshness. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant holiday dinners. Perfect for pumpkin lovers and soup enthusiasts alike, Pumpkin Cream Soup is guaranteed to be a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the diced pumpkin and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the soup for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the soup is hot and the spices are well incorporated.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional ground black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4797 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.0 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 5530 mg | 118% | |
*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.
