Cozy Up with Homemade Pumpkin Cream Soup! 🎃🥣

OVERVIEW

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: Makes about 4 servings
• Calories: Approximately 200 kcal per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small pumpkin (about 2-3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
• Croutons or toasted pumpkin seeds for topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare Pumpkin:
   • Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut it into cubes.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic:
   • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Pumpkin and Spices:
   • Add the cubed pumpkin to the pot. Sprinkle with ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the pumpkin in the spices.
4. Cook Pumpkin:
   • Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
5. Blend Soup:
   • Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
6. Add Coconut Milk:
   • Stir in the coconut milk (or other plant-based milk) and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve:
   • Ladle the pumpkin cream soup into bowls.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
   • Top with croutons or toasted pumpkin seeds for added texture if desired.
9. Enjoy this comforting and creamy Homemade Pumpkin Cream Soup!