Creamy Pumpkin Soup - An Easy and Delicious Recipe
Make this easy creamy and delicious pumpkin soup within minutes and please your family. Perfect for cold night dinners or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Red pumpkin cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic chopped
- 300 ml Vegetable broth or warm water
- ½ teaspoon Oregano salt and pepper to taste.
Optional toppings
- 1 tsp Fresh cream
- ½ tsp Chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp Grated cheese
- Fresh mint, rosemary or thyme
Instructions
How to make Pumpkin Soup at Home
- Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a pan and add the sliced onion and then the chopped garlic. Allow the onions to soften.
- Now add the pumpkin cubes, salt and vegetable broth or water. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the pumpkin softens.
- Then transfer the warm mixture into a blender jar and blend into a smooth puree. Add oregano and pepper powder and mix well.
- Serve into soup bowls and top with herbs like rosemary or thyme, chilli flakes or mint leaves. Add a dash of cream to give richness to the soup.
Notes
- To make 4 servings use 500 grams of pumpkin and adjust the other ingredients accordingly.
- Optional toppings include a teaspoon of fresh cream, cheese, chilli flakes and fresh mint for an extra hearty soup.