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savory pumpkin soup

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Susan Feliciano
@frenchtutor
Oak Ridge, TN

This is not a sweet soup, although pumpkin itself is slightly sweet even without sugar. Just one more way to use up those jack-o-lanterns next month! This starts with a standard French Mirapoix mix (carrot, onion, celery, finely chopped) which, if you like to save time, you can get in the freezer section. This is also good with toasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For savory pumpkin soup

  • 3-4 c
    cooked pureed pumpkin
  • 1
    onion, finely chopped
  • 4
    carrots, grated or finely chopped
  • 2 stick
    celery, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    chicken or vegetable broth (more or less, depending on how "liquid" your pumpkin is)
  • 4 Tbsp
    fresh parsely, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 tsp
    fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, and pepper to taste
  • 1 pt
    half-and-half
  • NOTE: IF YOU USE CANNED PUMPKIN, YOU WILL NEED MORE LIQUID IN THIS SOUP. COOKED, FRESH PUMPKIN IS MORE LIQUID ON ITS OWN.

How To Make savory pumpkin soup

  • 1
    In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in butter until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients EXCEPT the half-and-half. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • 2
    Add the half-and-half and stir over medium heat until heated through.
  • 3
    Serve with garlic-butter croutons if desired. To make homemade croutons, butter several slices of stale-ish bread on one side, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into cubes and place in a shallow baking pan. Heat in a 350° oven, stirring every few minutes, until toasted and crisp.
  • 4
    This soup can be frozen BEFORE you add the cream. When ready to finish, just thaw and heat, then stir in the pint of half-and-half.
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