Cream Of Pumpkin Soup With Cinnamon Croutons Recipe

Name: Cream Of Pumpkin Soup With Cinnamon Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (1 lb) can solid-pack pumpkin (2 cups); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; Cinnamon Croutons; 3 tablespoons softened butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 slices whole grain bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 lb) can solid-pack pumpkin (2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
Cinnamon Croutons
3 tablespoons softened butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 slices whole grain bread

1
Heat butter in large saucepan or dutch oven; add onion; saute until tender but not brown, about 10 minutes.
2
Add 1 can chicken broth; bring to boiling; cover; lower heat; simmer 15 minutes.
3
Ladle liquid and onion into container of electric blender; cover.
4
Blend until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
5
Return to saucepan.
6
Add remaining chicken broth, pumpkin, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and pepper.
7
Stir until smooth.
8
Bring to boiling; cover.
9
Lower heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
10
Stir in milk and cream; heat just to boiling, but do not boil.
11
Taste for seasonings.
12
Garnish with cinnamon croutons.
13
CINNAMON CROUTONS: Blend 3 Tbls.
14
softened butter or margarine with 1 Tbls.
15
brown sugar and 1/4 Tsp.
16
ground cinnamon in small bowl.
17
Spread on the 4 slices of bread.
18
Place in single layer on cookie sheet.
19
Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until toast is crisp and topping is bubbly.
20
Cut into small triangles or squares.

514

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup), 2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth, 1 (1 lb) can solid-pack pumpkin (2 cups), and more.

Yes, Cream Of Pumpkin Soup With Cinnamon Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cream Of Pumpkin Soup With Cinnamon Croutons

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