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pumpkin soup

Pumpkin Soup with a Secret Ingredient

Ella Dereza
Classic cream soup with pumpkin and fresh cream. Quick and easy to cook. Healthy meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, germany, Mediterranean, Ukrainian
Servings 4 portions
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 soup pot
  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 butternut squash about 2,2 lb
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable broth recipe here
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (secret ingredient) 😊
  • 1/2 cup fresh creme or crème fraiche
  • 2 Tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 handful of pepitas for garnish
  • Mixed fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter (or heat the olive oil) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cubed butternut squash to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash starts to soften and develop a bit of color.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and fresh orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash is very tender, about 20-25 minutes. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  • Stir in the cream. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil the soup after adding the cream to prevent curdling.
  • Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls.Top each serving with a sprinkle of pepitas and fresh herbs.

Notes

  1. Use about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetable broth, depending on how thick you want your soup to be. I used about 3 cups.
  2. You can use water instead of vegetable broth.
Please note that nutritional values are approximations and can vary based on the exact measurements and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword gluten-free, vegetarian
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