This Pumpkin soup is creamy and delicious, it’s a taste of fall in a bowl!
Put halved pumpkin cut side down, on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper
Once the halved pumpkin are roasted, peel off the skin and cut into chunks.
I kept the pumpkin chunks in this recipe and puréed everything at the end of the soup cooking.
Prepare the soup
Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Add hot sauce if you like (optional).
Easy Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
- 1 sugar pumpkin of about 2 to 3 lbs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ pound or less of cheddar cheese, cut small
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- Hot sauce(optional)
Instructions
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First cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and fibers.
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Put halved pumpkin cut side down, on a baking sheet, covered with parchment paper
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Roast pumpkin in a 400°F preheated oven, for about 40 to 45 minutes.
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Once pumpkin is roasted, peel off the skin and cut into chunks.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, put olive oil.
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Add the onions, garlic, cilantro, pumpkin chunks, salt, pepper, coriander, oregano, cumin and pumpkin spice.
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Cook for about 10 minutes, then cover with boiled water ( just enough water to cover the vegetables).
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Let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes on Medium heat.
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Puree the vegetables, using an immersion blender.
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Adjust the seasoning and add salt if needed.
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Toss in the cheese and turn off the heat.
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Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Add hot sauce if you like (optional).
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Serve in a carved pumpkin bowl if you desire. It can be served as is or sprinkled with black pepper, nutmeg or add crème fraiche.
I love using pumpkin in unusual ways. It’s a shame people always go straight to the sweets when pumpkin is so much more than that!
@Constance, that is true!
I love that you served it in an actual pumpkin! So cute!
@Lauren, yes and I ate all that served soup in that real pumpkin!
Mmmmm, this looks fantastic! I adore pumpkin soup, esp. at this time of year. Love it that you serve it in a pumpkin too!
@ Catherine, thank you!
Oh my, this looks good. I love soup but have never tried pumpkin soup! I so want to get myself an immersion blender, they make life so much easier!
@Cynthia, hurry up, get an immersion blender to make my soup :)!
It is a soup season here. I never cook a pumpkin soup before. This will be a great addition to my recipe book. Thanks for sharing
@Armelle, you welcome!
This soup sounds delicious! I love how you served it in the pumpkin. So perfect for the season.
Thank you Tara.
I love pumpkin soup! and I love how you carved the pumpkin you serve the soup in.
Thank you Tiffany!
Pumpkin soup is the best! Have you ever included a little mild sausage into it? It is SO good!
@Carmen, I never included mild sausage, I am glad you like it!
Mmmm, I love Pumpkin Soup! Will try this recipe. Thanks
Thank you Amelie!
Yummm! Looks delish!
Hi! Stopping by from Mom Bloggers Club. Great blog!
Have a nice day!
Aww thank you so much!