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Description
A smooth and creamy pumpkin soup perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 1 medium pumpkin (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add pumpkin cubes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for a quicker version.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American