Keck's Pumpkin Soup

Warm your soul with Keck's Pumpkin Soup, a creamy and comforting blend perfect for cozy fall evenings or holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines velvety pumpkin puree with rich heavy cream and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating layers of flavor that strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Prepared with fresh garlic, sautéed onion, and vegetable broth, this soup is both hearty and wholesome, while optional touches of sugar and toasted pumpkin seeds add a delightful hint of sweetness and crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, Keck's Pumpkin Soup is a versatile dish that’s ideal as an appetizer or a light meal. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish and serve it warm to impress family and friends with this autumn-inspired classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin puree and vegetable broth, stirring until well combined.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender in batches), puree the soup until smooth and velvety. If using a regular blender, return the soup to the pot after blending.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the sugar if you prefer a sweeter soup.

Step 8

Heat the soup gently for another 5 minutes, without letting it boil.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Keck's Pumpkin Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2330.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2063.6

Total Fat 146.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g
Cholesterol 321.6mg	0%
Sodium 4816.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.7g	0%
Total Sugars 54.6g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 449.8mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 3983.1mg	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: 63.6%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 30.1%