HEARTY CORN AND PUMPKIN SOUP

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A perfect, not too pumpkin-y pumpkin soup for chilly winter afternoons. Toasted pumpkin seeds are a fun add-in.

Provided by Elizabeth Kerns VanderEsch

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
9 cups chicken broth
5 small red potatoes, diced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whole-kernel corn
½ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and carrots in hot oil until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth into leek mixture; bring to a boil. Add potatoes, salt, cloves, and pepper; boil until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour pumpkin puree into a large bowl. Stir 1 cup of broth and potatoes mixture into pumpkin.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture, corn, and milk into chicken broth mixture in the large pot. Stir to combine and simmer until heated through and flavors blend, at least 5 minutes. Sprinkle individual servings with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1819.6 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Krishna Ranpal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn and pumpkin. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chris Breezo
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This soup is a great fall recipe. The corn and pumpkin flavors are perfect for the season.


Koko Ashna
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Nakalanzi Sabrinah
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The spices give it a nice kick.


Bushra Arshad
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. The corn and pumpkin flavors are also a great combination.


MUKONDE GOLDEN
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This soup is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. It's the perfect soup for a cold fall day.


Sajid Mushtaq
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn and pumpkin. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Usama Kambho
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this soup was surprisingly good. The corn and pumpkin flavors balanced each other out perfectly.


Lori Lee
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This soup is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Ajayraj Singhaney
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Princess Sombai
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but it grew on me. The flavors are unique and interesting.


Moiz Waheed
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


MirandandRob Forever
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This was a great way to use up some leftover corn and pumpkin. The soup was thick and hearty, and the flavors were perfect for a cold fall day.


Imelda Clarke
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra pumpkin spice to give it a boost of flavor.


Bilhah Njeri
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling. I would definitely make this again.


Frank Brown
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the corn and pumpkin added a nice sweetness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and satisfying soup.


Dharam Das
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the corn and pumpkin blended perfectly, and the addition of the spices gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.