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Sweet or savory, herbs or spices, cream or coconut milk--the range of ingredients you can use in pumpkin soup makes it a versatile dish to serve at almost any occasion. As you learn the basics of how to make pumpkin soup, be creative and combine the flavors you enjoy the most.
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Hazelnut Pumpkin Soup
This recipe for hazelnut pumpkin soup begins by carmelizing onions in olive oil. The onions are then combined with pumpkin (either canned or home pureed) and and hazelnuts. While not necessary, the soup can be pureed for a perfectly smooth texture. The soup is finished by stirring in a tablespoon of chili paste, and some lime juice. -
Introduction
- Autumn is the season of the pumpkin. From pumpkin pie and toasted pumpkin seeds to the perfectly carved decoration, pumpkins are an American tradition. Another popular and delicious way to celebrate this Vitamin A-rich vegetable is to make a creamy pumpkin soup.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of roasted pumpkin (or canned pumpkin puree)
- 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup light cream or milk
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Step 2: Cooking the Pumpkin
- Your soup can be made with canned pumpkin, but roasting your own fresh pumpkin will lend a richer flavor to your soup that is both sweeter and nuttier.WebMD: Roasted Vegetables
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Preparing the Pumpkin
- Look for smaller pie or sweet pumpkin varieties which have a much sweeter taste.All Recipes: Pumpkin
- A 3 1/2 pound pumpkin yields about 1 cup of pumpkin puree.The Pumpkin Farm: FAQ
- Place newspaper down on your work surface for easy cleanup later.TonyTantillo: Pumpkin
- Rinse the pumpkin in cool water and pat dry.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to remove the stem.
- Cut the pumpkin in half.
- Scoop out the stringy mass and the seeds.Pumpkin Patches: Pumpkin Cooking
- Save the seeds. Pumpkin seeds can be cooked in a variety of ways to make a delicious snack.
- Discard the newspaper, stem and stringy innards.
- Look for smaller pie or sweet pumpkin varieties which have a much sweeter taste.All Recipes: Pumpkin
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Roasting the Pumpkin
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a baking sheet.MarthaStewart: Harvest Pumpkin Soup
- Cook for an hour or until the flesh is tender.TonyTantillo: Pumpkin
- Allow pumpkin to cool and scoop flesh from the skin.
- Puree the pumpkin flesh in a food processor and set aside for later.
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Step 3: Making the Soup
- Now that you have your roasted pumpkin puree made, it's time to put your soup together.
- In a large saucepan or stockpot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.Epicurious.com: Spiced Pumpkin Soup
- Add the carrot, apple, onion and garlic.
- Saute until the vegetables are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.FoodNetwork: Pumpkin Soup
- Remove mixture from heat and puree in the food processor.
- Return your pureed mixture to your pan.AllRecipes: Cream of Pumpkin Soup
- Add the pumpkin puree, chicken or vegetable stock, parsley and thyme.
- Stir all the ingredients well over medium-high heat and bring to boil.Epicurious.com: Spiced Pumpkin Soup
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.FoodNetwork: Pumpkin Soup
- Stir in cream and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat and stir for 5 minutes more.
- Pour into individual bowls and garnish with fresh ground pepper.MarthaStewart: Harvest Pumpkin Soup
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Toppings
- Use fresh or dried herbs such as basil, cilantro, Herbs de Provence, Oregano, parsley, sage or thyme.
- Try spices such as cayenne pepper, chili pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, coriander, cumin, curry or ginger.
- Sprinkle on pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds or dried fruits such as cranberries, apricots, apples or figs.
- Top your soup with a favorite dairy such as creme fraiche, sour cream, yogurt, Cheddar or Parmesan cheese.