Pumpkin soups: simple recipes for every day

Pumpkin is an amazing vegetable that not only gives dishes a unique taste and aroma, but also has many beneficial properties. One of the most popular ways to prepare pumpkin is in soups. We at joy-pup will present several delicious recipes for pumpkin soups that will give you warmth and comfort during the cold season.

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Classic creamy pumpkin soup

Ingredients:

• 1 medium pumpkin (about 1.5 kg), peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cream (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Parsley for decoration

Step-by-step preparation:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped pumpkin and fry it for another 5-7 minutes.
• Gradually add the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer, covering the pan, for about 15-20 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender.
• Using a blender, puree the soup until creamy.
• Add cream, salt and pepper if desired. Stir and heat the soup until ready.
• Serve the soup garnished with fresh parsley.

Pumpkin soup with ginger and coconut milk

Ingredients:

• 1 medium pumpkin (about 1.5 kg), peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 piece fresh ginger (about 5 cm), chopped
• 1 tbsp. spoon of turmeric
• 1 tbsp. spoon curry
• 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Coriander and coconut flakes for garnish

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add pumpkin, turmeric and curry. Fry for another 5 minutes.
• Gradually add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until the pumpkin is soft.
• Add coconut milk and cook until soup is done.
• Add salt and pepper if desired. Serve the soup garnished with coriander and coconut flakes.

Pumpkin soup with cheddar cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 medium pumpkin (about 1.5 kg), peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Crispy crumbs for decoration

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped pumpkin and fry it for another 5-7 minutes.
• Gradually add the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 15-20 minutes until the pumpkin is soft.
• Using a blender, puree the soup until it has a smooth texture.
• Add cream cheese and cheddar. Stir until the cheese is completely dissolved and heat the soup.
• Serve soup sprinkled with crispy crumbs.

To be continued…