It is getting a little chilly out there, which means time for more comfort food. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup. Especially homemade soup! If you still need your pumpkin fix, make some of this homemade pumpkin soup. This would be a great addition to your holiday meal or on a cold windy day.
Click here on Gluten Free Alchemist for the recipe and directions.
How long does pumpkin soup last in the fridge? Pumpkin soup will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, or can be frozen for 3 months – just thaw then reheat using your chosen method. If your soup is too thick, just loosen it with a touch of water when reheating. I also love to freeze my soup in cup sized serves for a quick lunch in winter.
Have you seen soup bowl cozies ? , they keep your soup warmer for longer and prevent burns on your hands or bowls that are steaming hot with goodness.
Did you know the word soup comes from French soupe (“soup”, “broth”), which comes through Vulgar Latin suppa (“bread soaked in broth”). The earliest soup dates back to 20,000 BC. Watery gruel is the likeliest origin of soup but there is no gruel or hardship in the yummy soup above.
Did you know that January is soup month? Yep, every year! Check out these other Soup Recipes we blogged about.
Here’s a quick and easy pumpkin soup recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional toppings: cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, or fresh herbs
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced pumpkin to the pot along with the ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the pumpkin with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, ensuring the pumpkin is fully submerged.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Once the pumpkin is cooked through, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, or fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting pumpkin soup!
