Description
A creamy and comforting pumpkin soup made from pumpkin puree and vegetable stock, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and nutmeg, then blended smooth and enriched with heavy cream. Perfect for a cozy meal served with crusty bread and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Seasoning & Garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, combine the vegetable stock, pumpkin puree, diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, and nutmeg to start the soup base.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop the flavors and soften the onion and garlic.
- Blend Soup: Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Season Soup: Stir in salt and ground black pepper to taste, ensuring the seasoning is balanced.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir thoroughly to incorporate it evenly throughout the soup for richness.
- Heat Through: Return the pot to the stovetop, warming the soup over medium heat for about 3 minutes while stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, drizzle extra cream on top, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
- Enjoy: Serve alongside crusty bread or rolls to complement the smooth pumpkin soup and round out your meal.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin to make your own puree if canned puree is unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after blending, as blending can affect flavor intensity.
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based cream alternative.
- This soup freezes well; cool completely before freezing in airtight containers.
- Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin soup, creamy pumpkin soup, fall recipes, vegetarian soup, easy pumpkin soup, autumn soup, healthy pumpkin recipe
