Made with AI
Classic Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
- pumpkin800 g
- onion1 medium (about 110g)
- garlic2 cloves (about 6g)
- olive oil1 tablespoon (about 15ml)
- vegetable broth, low-sodium800 ml
- light cream100 ml
- salt1 teaspoon (about 6g)
- black pepper0,5 teaspoon (about 1g)
- ground nutmeg0,25 teaspoon (about 0.5g)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- 4
Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- 8
Stir in the light cream, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes, but do not boil.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream or fresh herbs if desired.
