Description
Comforting pumpkin soup from France delights palates with its creamy texture and warm spices. Home cooks can prepare this simple dish in under 30 minutes for a satisfying autumn meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and gently caramelize diced onions with minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour pumpkin puree into the pot and combine with vegetable broth, seasoning with salt, ground black pepper, and a delicate touch of nutmeg, stirring thoroughly to integrate all flavors.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low, allowing the soup to simmer and meld flavors for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove pot from heat and utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a silky, uniform consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Introduce heavy cream into the velvety soup, returning the pot to low heat and gently warming through without boiling, which could cause separation.
- Taste and refine seasonings, adding additional salt or pepper as desired to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls, garnishing with a delicate swirl of cream and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture and adds subtle tropical sweetness.
- Roast fresh pumpkin chunks instead of using canned puree to intensify natural caramelized flavors and enhance overall depth.
- Toast whole spices like nutmeg or add smoked paprika for an extra layer of warmth and complexity in the soup’s profile.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegan option, ensuring the soup remains rich and satisfying without animal-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg