This creamy pumpkin and shrimp soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The combination of sweet pumpkin and savory shrimp creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out. This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin cubes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A and potassium.
Shrimp is low in fat and calories but high in protein, making it a healthy choice for this soup.
This soup can easily be made vegetarian by substituting the shrimp with tofu or beans.