Name: Pumpkin soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 2 tbsp butter or olive oil; 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 1/2 cup cream; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

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15mPrep

30mCook

45mTotal

4Servings

Method

Heat the butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the pumpkin, stock, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and cinnamon.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is very soft.
Use a blender or immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
Stir in the cream and heat gently for 2–3 minutes. Do not boil.
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
Serve hot with fresh bread, croutons, or a drizzle of cream.