Pumpkin Soup
Indulge in a bowl of this creamy pumpkin soup, the perfect comfort food for chilly days. With its vibrant orange hue and warm spices, each spoonful wraps you in a cozy embrace. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh pumpkin with aromatic garlic and onion, blended to velvety perfection. It’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that warms your heart and soul!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups pumpkin (fresh or canned puree)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and chop the pumpkin into chunks, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Mix in chopped pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Pour in broth: Add enough broth to cover the pumpkin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until silky smooth. Stir in coconut milk and reheat gently without boiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg