Pumpkin Soup
This creamy pumpkin soup is an ideal choice for a comforting lunch or snack. It combines pumpkin with aromatic spices for a flavourful dish that is ready quickly. You can garnish it with pumpkin seeds for a pleasant crunch. The recipe yields six servings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Method
- Cook the finely chopped onion in butter within a large saucepan until it softens.
- Take the pan off the heat and mix in the flour to create a smooth paste.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, canned pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring to combine.
- Allow the mixture to reach a boil.
- Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and continue cooking for 2 minutes or until the soup is thoroughly warmed.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium598400 mg
Recipe details
CategorySnack
AuthorChef Luciano
