Karin's Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Indulge in the warmth and velvety smoothness of *Karin's Creamy Pumpkin Soup*, a comforting dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This fall-inspired soup combines the rich, earthy sweetness of pumpkin puree with the subtle aromatics of sautéed onion, garlic, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Blended to perfection, the creamy texture is elevated with a touch of heavy cream for an irresistibly luxurious finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for a cozy lunch, a refined appetizer, or a holiday starter. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor and enjoy a soul-soothing bowl of creamy goodness that's perfect for crisp autumn days. Keywords: pumpkin soup, creamy pumpkin soup, fall recipes, one-pot soup, cozy autumn dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 425 grams pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 480 milliliters vegetable broth
• 120 milliliters heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until creamy. Be cautious with hot liquids.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently for 2-3 minutes. Avoid boiling after adding the cream.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1176.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1085.6

Total Fat 80.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 190.5mg	0%
Sodium 2423.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 15.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.0mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1980.0mg	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: 66.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 28.2%