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: 16 ounces canned pumpkin or 1 lb fresh pumpkin, cooked & pureed; ½ cup butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 1 pinch nutmeg; ¼ cup sugar; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (OR MORE TO TASTE); 2 tablespoons grits (or more if you want to thicken it); 7 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (fresh is the best); 2 -3 pinches salt and pepper (or to taste)

Servings: persons

16 ounces canned pumpkin or 1 lb fresh pumpkin, cooked & pureed
½ cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 pinch nutmeg
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (OR MORE TO TASTE)
2 tablespoons grits (or more if you want to thicken it)
7 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (fresh is the best)
2 -3 pinches salt and pepper (or to taste)

1
Heat butter in large sauce pan over med.
2
heat.
3
Add onions and cook until the onions become soft (about 5min).
4
Stir in pumpkin and chicken broth.
5
Heated to a slight boil then stir in milk, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt & pepper, & grits, simmer for 5min.
6
(Sprinkle seasonings in so they do not clump in the soup).
7
Serve warm and garnish with fresh grated parmesan cheese (about 2 pinches of cheese is perfect).

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces canned pumpkin or 1 lb fresh pumpkin, cooked & pureed, ½ cup butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 ½ cups chicken broth, 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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