This hearty pumpkin soup recipe takes advantage of a key fresh ingredient this time of year: pumpkin!
Nothing goes with all those cozy sweaters and falling leaves like a hearty pumpkin soup recipe. This is the best time of year to make a batch from scratch since you can use the abundance of fresh pumpkins in the supermarket or use up your Halloween decorations to create it. Add a nice hunk of bread and a salad on the side, or top with fresh asparagus and potatoes, and you have a warm and balanced meal to usher in the season.
Pumpkin Soup Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: asparagus (lightly steamed) and/or diced potatoes (steamed or roasted)
Method:
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
2. Add pumpkin and cook 3 minutes, until lightly softened.
3. Add stock and paste and stir to mix. Bring to a boil over high heat, lower to a simmer, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is very tender.
4. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add cheese, salt, and pepper; mix and serve warm.
5. If serving with asparagus, lightly steam and add two or three spears diced to add a punch of color.
Recipe adapted from pumpkinrecipes.org
