Creamy and Delicious Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of this creamy and flavorful pumpkin soup. Made with fresh pumpkin, fragrant spices, and a hint of cream, this soup is perfect for cozy autumn evenings. With just a few simple steps, you can easily make this comforting soup in under 30 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course and enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of fall.

Ingredients

• 1 small sugar pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pumpkin seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds.
3. Brush the cut sides of the pumpkin with olive oil and place them face down on a baking sheet.
4. Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
5. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool slightly.
6. Once cool enough to handle, use a spoon to scoop out the roasted pumpkin flesh.
7. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
8. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and sauté until softened.
9. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and cook for another minute to release the flavors.
10. Add the roasted pumpkin flesh and vegetable broth to the pot, and bring to a simmer.
11. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
12. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
13. Cook the soup for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
14. Serve the pumpkin soup hot, garnished with pumpkin seeds for added crunch.
15. Enjoy!

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