Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium); 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 pounds calabaza, pie pumpkin, or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup light cream or half and half (optional); Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional); 4 to 6 Cuban Bread Croutons; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 pounds calabaza, pie pumpkin, or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup light cream or half and half (optional)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
4 to 6 Cuban Bread Croutons
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook slowly until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
3
Add the calabaza and broth.
4
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the calabaza is very tender, about 40 minutes.
6
In a blender or food processor with a steel knife blade, working in two or three batches, puree the calabaza mixture until smooth.
7
Return the puree to the saucepan and stir in the cream.
8
Season with salt and pepper and heat the soup gently, stirring often, until hot.
9
Ladle the soup into 4 to 6 individual soup bowls, top each serving with a crouton, and sprinkle with parsley.

2242

kcal

Calories

212

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium), 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pumpkin Soup 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.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

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