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Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Soup
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A quick and delicious creamy pumpkin soup with a rich, velvety texture and warming spices, perfect for cozy meals year-round. This recipe uses fresh pumpkin, simple pantry ingredients, and can be customized for vegan and spicy variations.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Peel, seed, and roughly chop the fresh pumpkin into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic to prepare the base flavors.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Cook pumpkin: Add the chopped pumpkin to the pot with the onions and garlic. Pour in the broth to cover the pumpkin pieces. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.
  4. Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender. Puree until smooth and creamy. Return the soup to the pot if needed.
  5. Add cream and season: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Season with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and thyme. Warm the soup gently, avoiding boiling after adding the cream to maintain a silky texture.
  6. Taste and adjust: Sample the soup and adjust seasoning or creaminess as desired. If too thick, add a splash more broth or cream for desired consistency.

Notes

  • Use fresh pumpkin whenever possible for brighter flavor, although canned pumpkin puree can be used as a convenient substitute.
  • Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness; sauté gently until just fragrant.
  • When blending with a countertop blender, blend in batches and keep the lid slightly ajar to avoid splatters.
  • Lightly toast nutmeg and thyme before adding to enhance their aromas.
  • Add cream gradually to balance richness without overpowering pumpkin flavor.
  • For vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use vegetable broth.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a spicy kick.
  • Customize herbs by swapping thyme for rosemary or sage.
  • For extra protein, stir in cooked lentils, beans, or shredded chicken during simmering.
  • Add maple syrup or brown sugar for a sweet accent.

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