Creamy Pumpkin Soup
A warm and inviting creamy pumpkin soup, perfect for autumn evenings and comforting gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) pumpkin puree
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional seasonings: nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Saute the onions: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil (or butter) and sauté the chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree: Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add 4 cups of broth and optional seasonings; stir to combine.
- Simmer away: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend it smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer in batches to blend until creamy.
- Add the cream: Stir in 1 cup of cream, heat through without boiling.
- Taste and adjust: Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
This soup can be easily frozen. For variations, try adding herbs, veggies, or spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, creamy soup, fall recipes, vegetarian soup