Creamy Pumpkin Soup
An easy recipe for creamy pumpkin soup
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Soup, vegan friendly
Cuisine French, vegan
Servings 6 people
Calories 200 kcal
- 1 pcs medium sized pumpkin
- 1 pcs large onion chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 pcs carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 pcs potato peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: roasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, fresh chives
Prepare the Vegetables:
Peel, seed, and cube the pumpkin.
Chop the onion, peel and chop the carrot and potato.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add cubed pumpkin, chopped carrot, and diced potato to the pot. Stir well to coat with the aromatic mixture.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream, ensuring it's well incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the creamy pumpkin soup into bowls.
Garnish with optional toppings such as roasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, or fresh chives.
Enjoy:
Serve the creamy pumpkin soup hot and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors.
This creamy pumpkin soup is perfect for fall and winter, providing a warm and satisfying meal. Feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or spices!
Keyword Quick & Easy, soup, Vegetable, Warm