Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast
Description:
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast, a delightful culinary creation perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings. This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with a hint of spice, complemented by the savory crunch of Gruyere-laden toast. 🎃🥣🧀
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 740.6
- Fat Content: 45.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 21.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 105.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1459.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 54.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 7.2g
- Protein Content: 30.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 2 | celery ribs |
| 1 | onion |
| 1 | tablespoon flour |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1/8 | teaspoon nutmeg |
| 3 cups | pumpkin |
| 1 cup | chicken stock |
| 1 cup | half-and-half |
| 1 | green onion |
| 1/2 cup | olive oil |
| 3 | slices bread |
| 1/2 cup | Gruyere cheese |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Soup:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add celery and onion, and sauté until the onion is golden, approximately 10 minutes.
- Blend in the flour, salt, ground ginger, and nutmeg, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken stock and pumpkin, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In batches, blend the mixture to a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the soup to a soup tureen and blend in the half-and-half.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
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Prepare the Gruyere Toast:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange slices of bread on the oven rack and toast until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from the oven and brush each slice with olive oil.
- Place slices of Gruyere cheese on top of each piece of bread and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with or on the Gruyere toast.
Enjoy your Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Toast! 🍲🥖🧀
