Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 small, 4-to-5-pound, pumpkin, preferably the red-orange ''Cinderella'' variety; 3 large cloves garlic, peeled; 2 bay leaves; 1 large branch sage; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 cup 1/2-inch cubes French bread; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley; Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 small, 4-to-5-pound, pumpkin, preferably the red-orange ''Cinderella'' variety
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 bay leaves
1 large branch sage
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes French bread
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil for garnish (optional)

1
Peel and seed the pumpkin and cut the flesh into 1-inch dice.
2
Measure 8 cups of the pumpkin and place in a large kettle with the garlic, bay leaves, sage, water and 1 teaspoon salt.
3
Simmer, covered, until the pumpkin is very tender, about 40 minutes.
4
Add the bread cubes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5
Remove the kettle from the heat, discard the bay leaves and sage and pass the soup through a food mill to puree.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
When ready to serve, reheat the soup if necessary.
8
Stir in the parsley and ladle the soup into warm bowls.
9
Top each bowl with dribbles of olive oil if desired and serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small, 4-to-5-pound, pumpkin, preferably the red-orange ''Cinderella'' variety, 3 large cloves garlic, peeled, 2 bay leaves, 1 large branch sage, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pumpkin Soup

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