Pumpkin soup with cheese toastie
Warm up with our quick pumpkin soup topped with a delicious cheese toastie. This wholesome recipe features nourishing pumpkin, aromatic thyme, and creamy cheddar cheese on whole-wheat bread for a comforting, flavor-packed bowl of goodness. Ready in no time to soothe your soul.
- 06 Apr 2025
- Cook time 20 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
This Pumpkin Soup is a delightful and easy-to-prepare meal that's perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. With a blend of aromatic herbs, fresh pumpkin, and a floating cheese toastie, this recipe combines nutritious vegetables with the comforting taste of melted cheddar on toasted whole-wheat bread. Follow these simple steps to create a velvety pumpkin soup topped with a deliciously crunchy cheese toastie.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Peel and dice the pumpkin.
- Grate the cheddar cheese.
- Chop the chives.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced pumpkin and the vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Once the pumpkin is tender, remove the pot from the heat.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend the soup in batches using a countertop blender. Return the soup to the pot if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the soup is cooking, preheat your oven's broiler.
- Lay the whole-wheat bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Evenly sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over two of the bread slices.
- Top each slice with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown and crispy. Be sure to watch closely to prevent burning.
- Ladle the hot pumpkin soup into bowls.
- Cut the cheese toasties into halves or quarters and place them on top of the soup for a floating effect.
- Garnish the soup with chopped chives.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your pumpkin soup with cheese toasties!
Tips:
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or blend the soup in batches in a countertop blender.
- Roast the pumpkin pieces before adding them to the soup for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more vegetable broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Sprinkle additional chives on top for extra color and flavor just before serving.
- Experiment with different types of cheese if you like; gouda or gruyere can provide a nice twist.
This Pumpkin Soup with Cheese Toastie is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying and full of seasonal flavor. It is great for a quick weeknight meal or a starter for a larger feast. Enjoy the creamy, hearty soup with the crunchy, melty cheese toastie for a wonderful dining experience.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 450 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 210kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 10g | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 36g | 10% |
| Fiber 4.81g | 13% |
| Sugar 11g | 11% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 8g | 9% |
| Saturated 2.50g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 8mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 1080ug | 120% |
| Choline 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 0.31mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 0.40mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 3.23mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 0.31mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B9 70ug | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 0.09ug | 4% |
| Vitamin C 30mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E 2.82mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K 22ug | 19% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 200mg | 15% |
| Copper, Cu 0.43mg | 47% |
| Iron, Fe 3.16mg | 29% |
| Magnesium, Mg 63mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus, P 240mg | 19% |
| Potassium, K 1060mg | 31% |
| Selenium, Se 12ug | 22% |
| Sodium, Na 560mg | 37% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.86mg | 17% |
| Water | |
| Water 400g | - |
| * 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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