Recipe: Curried Pumpkin Soup ๐
Description: Quick, easy, and a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner. This curried pumpkin soup is bursting with flavor and warmth, making it the perfect comfort dish for chilly evenings. Paint streaks of sour cream or swirl a teaspoon of heavy cream carefully on the surface. Top with chopped chives or a sprinkling of toasted pumpkin seeds for that extra special touch.
Category: Vegetable ๐ฅฆ
Keywords: Low Protein, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Stove Top ๐ฒ
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 3/4 | Scallion |
| 1/4 | Butter |
| 1 | Pumpkin |
| 4 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Curry powder |
| 1/8 | Nutmeg |
| 3 | Parsley sprigs |
| 2 cups | Half-and-half |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 234.8
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50.2mg
- Sodium: 600.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.9g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Protein: 7g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Peel and dice the onion.
- Chop the scallions finely.
- Cut the pumpkin into chunks.
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Saute Onions and Scallions:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and chopped scallions.
- Saute until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
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Add Pumpkin and Spices:
- Stir in the diced pumpkin chunks.
- Add chicken broth, bay leaf, sugar, curry powder, nutmeg, and parsley sprigs.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Simmer:
- Allow the soup to simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Puree:
- Carefully transfer the soup to a food processor in batches.
- Puree until smooth.
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Finish Soup:
- Return the pureed soup to the pot.
- Stir in the half-and-half.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Serve:
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Optionally, garnish with streaks of sour cream, a swirl of heavy cream, chopped chives, or toasted pumpkin seeds for an extra special touch.
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Enjoy:
- Serve piping hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this delightful curried pumpkin soup!
This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive Thanksgiving feast. Its rich, creamy texture and aromatic spices are sure to impress your guests and leave everyone craving more. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some healthy veggies while indulging in a satisfying meal.
