Smoky Pumpkin Cheddar Soup Recipe

Name: Smoky Pumpkin Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SOUP:; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 Yellow Onion, Diced; 4 cups Roasted Pumpkin Puree; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 cups Freshly Grated Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (plus More For Garnish); 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; Kosher Salt To Taste; Green Onions, Thinly Sliced, For Garnish; FOR THE ROASTED PUMPKIN:; 1 Sugar Pumpkin; 2 Tablespoons Butter; Kosher Salt

Servings: persons

FOR THE SOUP:
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Yellow Onion, Diced
4 cups Roasted Pumpkin Puree
4 cups Chicken Broth
2 cups Freshly Grated Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (plus More For Garnish)
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
Kosher Salt To Taste
Green Onions, Thinly Sliced, For Garnish
FOR THE ROASTED PUMPKIN:
1 Sugar Pumpkin
2 Tablespoons Butter
Kosher Salt

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1. To roast the pumpkin, preheat the oven to 350 F. Split the pumpkin in half from top to bottom and scoop out the seeds. Put the pumpkin onto a baking sheet, cut side up. Put 1 tablespoon of butter on each half and sprinkle with kosher salt.
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2. Roast the pumpkin for 1 hour until soft, tender and golden. Then let the pumpkin cool. Then scoop out the pumpkin flesh and get rid of the skin. Use a food processor to puree the pumpkin flesh. Set aside.
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3. For the soup: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add the squash puree and stir together well with the onions and butter.
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5. Add the chicken stock and stir well. Simmer about 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
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6. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until very smooth. Add the cheddar cheese and puree until smooth.
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7. Season to taste with kosher salt and smoked paprika.
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8. Once it's heated through serve it up, garnishing with the extra cheddar and thinly sliced green onions.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SOUP:, 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Yellow Onion, Diced, 4 cups Roasted Pumpkin Puree, and more.

Yes, Smoky Pumpkin Cheddar 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.

Smoky Pumpkin Cheddar Soup

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