Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to create this delicious pumpkin soup:
- 2 cups of pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of coconut milk (or heavy cream for a richer flavor)
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of olive oil, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, ground ginger, and cinnamon, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in coconut milk (or heavy cream) and season with salt and pepper, heating for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg