Description
Comforting “creamy pumpkin soup” beckons with autumn’s warmth, blending rich seasonal flavors into a silky smooth experience. Spiced with nutmeg and sage, this soul-warming bowl invites you to savor fall’s most delightful culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups roasted pumpkin (or 1 can, 15 ounces / 425 grams pure pumpkin puree)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat and gently sweat diced onions until translucent and softened, releasing their delicate sweetness.
- Add minced garlic and ground sage, stirring continuously to prevent burning and allow the aromatics to bloom their rich, earthy fragrance.
- Incorporate diced pumpkin and peeled, chopped potatoes, coating them evenly with the aromatic base to enhance their natural flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth, ensuring the vegetables are completely submerged, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the ingredients cook until the pumpkin and potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth and creamy, transforming the chunky vegetables into a velvety consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream, creating a luxurious texture and adding a rich, silky dimension to the soup.
- Season with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, adjusting the flavors to achieve a perfectly balanced taste.
- Gently reheat the soup if needed, being careful not to let it boil, which could separate the cream.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of fresh sage leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Boost flavor by caramelizing onions and garlic slowly, allowing natural sugars to develop a rich, deep taste.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of the soup’s saltiness, letting you adjust seasoning precisely.
- Avoid high heat when sautéing to prevent burning the delicate aromatics and creating bitter undertones.
- Select sweet, ripe pumpkins like sugar pie or butternut varieties for the most intense, natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg