Creamy Pumpkin Soup – Easy Recipe
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Ingredients
- 600 g diced pumpkin (butternut or any orange pumpkin)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium potato (optional, makes it creamier)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 800–1000 ml vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt & pepper
- A pinch of turmeric or curry (optional)
- Fresh parsley or coriander
- 100 ml cream or coconut milk (optional)
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Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté
Heat olive oil/butter in a pot.
Add onion + garlic and sauté until soft.
2️⃣ Add pumpkin
Add the diced pumpkin (and potato if using).
Season with salt, pepper, optional turmeric/curry.
3️⃣ Add broth
Pour in broth until vegetables are covered.
Simmer 20–25 minutes, until pumpkin is soft.
4️⃣ Blend
Use a hand blender to blend until smooth and velvety.
5️⃣ Finish
Stir in cream or coconut milk.
Add chopped fresh herbs.
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Serve with
- Croutons
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- A swirl of cream
- Fresh parsley