How to Make Creamy Pumpkin Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the leaves start to change color and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like cozying up with a warm bowl of soup. And what better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a creamy and comforting pumpkin soup?

This recipe for creamy pumpkin soup is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with hints of warming spices and a velvety smooth texture. It's a dish that will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also fill your home with the comforting aroma of autumn.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups sliced peeled potatoes
  • 2 cups canned cooked pumpkin
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes and pumpkin; cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Puree half of the mixture at a time in a blender or food processor until smooth; return all to the pan. Add the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat through. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and parsley. Spoon soup into bowls; top each with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with bacon.