Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast Recipe

Name: Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 onion, chopped well; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 12 lbs diced pumpkin or 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin; 1 cup half-and-half; chopped green onion; 12 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 12 lb gruyere, cut into slices

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 celery ribs, diced
1 onion, chopped well
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups chicken stock
1 12 lbs diced pumpkin or 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup half-and-half
chopped green onion
12 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 lb gruyere, cut into slices

1
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium low heat.
2
Add celery and onion and saute until onion is golden, around 10 minutes.
3
Blend in the flour, salt, ginger and nutmeg.
4
Cook for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in chicken stock and pumpkin.
6
Simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and let cool for 10 nminutes.
8
In batches blend puree to smooth.
9
Turn into a soup tureen and blend in the half and half.
10
Garnish with green onions and toast.
11
To make toast preheat oven to 425 degrees.
12
Arrange bread on oven rack and toast to golden brown on both sides.
13
Remove and brush with oil.
14
Arrange slices of Gruyere on each piece of bread and place on a baking sheet.
15
Bake for 7 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
16
Serve with OR on soup.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 celery ribs, diced, 1 onion, chopped well, 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast 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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Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast

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