Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Spicy Pumpkin Soup with deep rich Autumn flavors will warm you up!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: lunch, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 195kcal
- 2 Tablespoon butter, unsalted
- ¾ cup yellow onion small dice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, (approx. 3 teaspoons)
- 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
- ½ teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust amount for desired spice level
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 29 ounce 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup water
- 3 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Garnish - optional
- 3 Tablespoons crème fraîche
- 1 Tablespoon roasted pumpkin seeds
Melt butter in a 6-quart saute pan. When butter is sizzling add onions and saute on medium heat until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and blend together. Saute for another 2 minutes. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. Blend and saute for additional 2 minutes.
Add stock, water, bay leaves, and pumpkin puree. Mix well to blend and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in heavy cream and cover the pan.Simmer on low for 20 minutes. During the simmering time, taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Remove the bay leaves. Garnish with a drizzle of crème fraîche and roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is sweetened.
- Can't find creme fraiche? A swirl of sour cream will work as a substitute.
- Prefer ginger powder? Use just 1 teaspoon in place of the fresh ginger
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21621IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg