Description
A classic and easy pumpkin soup recipe that is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. Made with fresh pumpkin or butternut squash, simmered with onion, garlic, and broth, then blended smooth and finished with cream for richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.2 kg / 2.4 lb pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and seeded
- 1 onion, sliced (white, brown, or yellow)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled whole
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup cream, half and half, or milk
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin into 3 cm thick slices. Remove the skin and scrape out the seeds. Then cut the pumpkin into 4 cm chunks for cooking.
- Simmer Ingredients: Place pumpkin chunks, sliced onion, whole garlic cloves, broth, and water in a large pot. The liquid will not fully cover the pumpkin. Bring to a boil uncovered, then reduce heat and simmer rapidly for about 10 minutes until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a knife.
- Blend Soup: Remove the pot from heat and use a stick blender to puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, cool the soup slightly before blending to avoid splattering.
- Season and Finish: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cream or milk gently, making sure not to boil the soup after adding cream to prevent splitting.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with a little extra cream, and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use approximately 1.2 kg (2.4 lb) pumpkin or butternut squash before peeling and seeding. Butternut is an excellent alternative and often called Butternut Pumpkin in Australia.
- If using canned pumpkin puree, substitute with 2 cans and follow the recipe as is.
- Cream adds richness, but milk or half and half works well. Butter can be added for an extra layer of flavor instead of cream.
- When pureeing in a blender, allow soup to cool slightly to prevent lid blow-off and splattering.
- For varied flavors, try adding spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or curry powder as suggested in the recipe post.
- Nutrition info is based on 4 servings with cream added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250 ml)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
