Pumpkin soup

Discover beloved pumpkin soup recipe! Made with creamy pumpkin, hearty potato, aromatic spices, and a touch of sour cream for a velvety finish. Perfect for warming up on cool evenings.

  • 30 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 40 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 11 Ingredients

Pumpkin soup

This recipe for pumpkin soup combines the rich, creamy texture of pumpkin with aromatic spices and a hint of light sour cream. It’s a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or a warm, hearty lunch.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
27g
1 onion
160g
1 leek
180g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 tsp dried coriander
5g
1 tsp ground cumin
3g
1 tsp ground nutmeg
5g
8 cups pumpkin
960g
1 potato
200g
4 cups chicken gravy
800g
1/2 cup light sour cream
120g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
- Begin by peeling and cubing the pumpkin and potato. Chop the onion, clean and chop the leek, and mince the garlic.
2. Heat the Oil:
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook the Onion and Leek:
- Add the chopped onion and leek to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are soft and translucent.
4. Add Garlic and Spices:
- Add the minced garlic, dried coriander, ground cumin, and ground nutmeg. Stir well to combine and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add Pumpkin and Potato:
- Add the cubed pumpkin and potato to the pot. Stir everything together so that the vegetables are coated with the spices.
6. Pour in Chicken Gravy:
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken gravy. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
7. Simmer:
- Let the soup simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the pumpkin and potato are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
8. Blend the Soup:
- Once the vegetables are tender, use an immersion blender to purée the soup until it's smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches, blending until smooth and then returning it to the pot.
9. Add Sour Cream:
- Stir in the 1/2 cup of light sour cream until it's well incorporated. This will add a creamy texture to the soup.
10. Season to Taste:
- Taste your soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding salt and pepper as desired.
11. Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls, and serve hot. You can garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh minced parsley, or some toasted pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor.

Tips:

- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken gravy with vegetable broth.

- Use a sugar pumpkin or butternut squash for the best flavor.

- Consider roasting the pumpkin and potato beforehand for a richer, deeper flavor.

- If the soup is too thick, you can thin it out with a bit more broth or water.

- Top the soup with toasted pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor.

Enjoy your homemade, aromatic pumpkin soup. It's an excellent meal for any occasion, offering warmth, comfort, and a burst of flavors in every spoonful. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size410 grams
Energy
Calories 200kcal10%
Protein
Protein 4.96g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 33g9%
Fiber 3.02g8%
Sugar 8g8%
Fat
Fat 11g13%
Saturated 3.09g10%
Cholesterol 13mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 730ug81%
Choline 30mg6%
Vitamin B1 0.20mg16%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg24%
Vitamin B3 1.99mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg21%
Vitamin B9 60ug16%
Vitamin B12 0.08ug3%
Vitamin C 33mg35%
Vitamin E 2.20mg15%
Vitamin K 30ug24%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 120mg9%
Copper, Cu 0.34mg38%
Iron, Fe 3.12mg28%
Magnesium, Mg 55mg13%
Phosphorus, P 160mg13%
Potassium, K 940mg28%
Selenium, Se 2.42ug4%
Sodium, Na 550mg36%
Zinc, Zn 1.00mg9%
Water
Water 360g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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