Jd's Pumpkin Soup

Warm up your soul with JD’s Pumpkin Soup, a creamy, aromatic dish that celebrates the cozy flavors of fall. Made with velvety pumpkin, sweet carrots, and a fragrant blend of nutmeg and cinnamon, this hearty soup strikes the perfect balance between savory and subtly spiced. A splash of heavy cream adds rich indulgence, while a garnish of crunchy pumpkin seeds provides a delightful finishing touch. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this comforting recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or as a festive appetizer for holiday gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of this autumnal delight. Keywords: pumpkin soup recipe, creamy pumpkin soup, fall soup recipes, holiday appetizers, comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Pumpkin (peeled, seeded, and diced)
• 1 large Yellow onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 large Carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and stir to combine with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20 minutes or until the pumpkin and carrot are fork-tender.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the mixture in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Cook for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with pumpkin seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2441.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1873.6

Total Fat 126.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 240mg	0%
Sodium 4767.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 52.2g
Protein 33.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 430.0mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 5648.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 32.2%