Quick Pumpkin Soup
Warm up your day with the comforting flavors of this Quick Pumpkin Soup, a speedy yet satisfying recipe perfect for cozy meals or busy weeknights. Made with creamy pumpkin puree, aromatic garlic and onion, and delicately spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this soup strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. In just 25 minutes, you'll have a velvety smooth bowl of goodness, brought together with a splash of heavy cream for added richness. Garnish with crunchy pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley for a beautiful and flavorful finish. Whether you're looking for an easy fall recipe, a hearty appetizer, or a light meal, this quick pumpkin soup is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams pumpkin puree
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable broth
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 1 small (finely chopped) onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, chicken or vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (alternatively, transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and blend until smooth before returning it to the pot).
Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, fresh parsley, or both, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 3106 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*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.
