Pumpkin Soup W/ Homemade Croutons Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Soup W/ Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion medium, - diced; 2 stalks celery - chopped; 3 cloves garlic - chopped; 2 inches ginger piece of, - chopped fine; 1 jalapeno small, - chopped with seeds; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 4 cups chicken broth; 15 ounces black beans can of, - drained; 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; sour cream Dollop of, for garnish; honey Drizzle of, for garnish; Italian bread Day old, - about 1/2 a loaf; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 onion medium, - diced
2 stalks celery - chopped
3 cloves garlic - chopped
2 inches ginger piece of, - chopped fine
1 jalapeno small, - chopped with seeds
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lemon
4 cups chicken broth
15 ounces black beans can of, - drained
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
sour cream Dollop of, for garnish
honey Drizzle of, for garnish
Italian bread Day old, - about 1/2 a loaf
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Heat a sauce pot.
2
Add the olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, onion, jalapeno, celery and garlic. Let these veggies saute until the ginger and garlic are fragrant.
3
Add the pumpkin puree, lemon juice, cilantro and the broth. Simmer on a low heat and add the drained beans and the seasonings.
4
Simmer the soup on low for at least 20 - 30 minutes. Taste the soup to adjust your seasonings.
5
When you are ready to serve; ladle the soup into a bowl; top with the croutons, dollop of sour cream, drizzle of honey and a few cilantro leaves.
6
For the Croutons:
7
Cut up day old Italian bread into bite sized pieces.
8
Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread. Season the bread with dashes of each seasoning and toss.
9
Heat a large frying pan and toss the bread in the pan to get a little golden color.
10
Set the croutons aside for the soup.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion medium, - diced, 2 stalks celery - chopped, 3 cloves garlic - chopped, 2 inches ginger piece of, - chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Soup W/ Homemade 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.

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Pumpkin Soup W/ Homemade Croutons

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