SMOOTH & CREAMY PUMPKIN SOUP

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My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me. She doesn't cook anymore, so now I make it for her, and she enjoys eating it as much as I enjoy making it. The pumpkin flavor brings a little Thanksgiving to any meal. -Helen Espinosa, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large pie pumpkin (about 4 pounds)
4 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (7.6 ounces) media crema table cream
Roasted pumpkin seeds, fried sage leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Cut a 4-in. circle around pumpkin stem; remove top and discard. Peel pumpkin; cut in half. Remove strings and seeds; discard seeds or save for roasting. Cut pumpkin into 1-in cubes. Place in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water. , Stir in onion, butter, bouillon, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until pumpkin is tender., Add cream; heat through. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. If desired, top with roasted pumpkin seeds and fried sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Nonhle Petela majola
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Kritika Ghimire
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This was the best pumpkin soup I've ever had. It was so smooth and creamy, and the flavors were perfect.


ALEX12TH37THUWU
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Salman Qader
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mr Akash
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This soup is the perfect fall comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful.


Romey Barbar
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


starkworks
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Delicious!


Naveedk Naveedh
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This was my first time making pumpkin soup and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


mohssan bhalwal Ali
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I made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! My kids even asked for seconds.


Iyasu Gemeda Mosisa
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This soup is so smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced. I love the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg.


Dabon Mike
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Kamran Ibrahim
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This pumpkin soup was a hit! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I loved the creamy texture and the hint of spice from the nutmeg.