Pumpkin Soup - A Beautiful Mess

This recipe for a pumpkin soup is quick to prepare and offers many flavors that I associate with autumn. It really is an easy and delicious soup – I think you’ll love it!

And if you’re looking for other soups to make this season, try: Creamy Cauliflower Leek Soup or Cafe-Style Tomato Soup.

I’ll be honest, sometimes I find pumpkin soup a bit boring. I love pumpkin, but I think it’s best when paired with other bold or spicy flavors. This pumpkin soup is anything but boring!

Ingredients:

Pumpkin puree – canned (or make your own)
bacon
Sour apple
Onion
garlic
rosemary
cayenne
nutmeg

directions:

Start cooking the bacon. Once done, set aside but continue cooking everything else in the bacon fat.

Then we chop the sour apple, onion and garlic. It doesn’t take long, but it’s probably the “longest” part of this whole recipe.

Next we add pumpkin puree, broth, spices and herbs. Finally, after mixing, we add the chopped bacon.

Crafting Tips:

Fresh rosemary is delicious but can be overwhelming, so use it sparingly. You can always add more at the end after the tasting.
Chicken or vegetable broth goes well in this soup. If you want to remove all animal products, you can omit the bacon (add some oil to cook the veggies in it) and swap out the heavy cream for a non-dairy alternative. The finished soup will be a little different, but still super tasty.
This pumpkin soup makes great leftovers! Store in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days and reheat for a quick lunch.

Serving suggestions:

While this pumpkin soup is great on its own and makes for a filling meal, you might want to pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich, toast, crackers, or a pretzel bread bowl.

FAQ

Which spices go well with pumpkin?

Strong or hot spices such as nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper or chili. Fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage also go well with the pumpkin.

How long does leftover pumpkin soup keep in the fridge?

As long as it is kept in an airtight container it will be fine for at least 3-5 days and probably longer.

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a simple and flavorful pumpkin soup

yield 2 portions

preparation 5 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

In total 25 minutes

instructions

In a medium to large saucepan, sauté the bacon.
When done, remove the bacon and set aside. Continue cooking in the same pot with the bacon fat.
Add the chopped onion and peeled/chopped apple. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the garlic. Season with nutmeg, cayenne pepper and rosemary. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree and bouillon, stir. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until hot and fragrant.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
Stir in cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Chop bacon and add before serving.

Remarks

You can store leftover pumpkin soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 3-5 days.

nutrition

nutritional information

pumpkin soup

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

Pumpkin Soup – A Beautiful Mess