Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

It’s Pumpkin Season!

I love pumpkin, in all forms- coffee, ice cream, muffins, bread and for the first time ever, actually bought an edible pumpkin at Trader Joe’s I’m going to bake tonight. I’m serving it with Grilled Chicken Sausage and a Kale Salad dressed with a lemon vinaigrette, pickled red onions and pumpkin seeds. We’ll see how it turns out, but in the meantime, here’s a delicious Spicy Pumpkin Soup I’ve made many times from Oprah magazine. It’s just thing to serve on a chilly Fall (or more likely in Miami) rainy night; it pairs perfectly with a Cheddar or Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Enjoy!

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe by Oprah MagazineCourse: SoupCuisine: American
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

158

kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 TBL unsalted butter

  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • pinch cayenne pepper

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans 100% pumpkin puree or 6 cups chopped roasted pumpkin

  • 5 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

  • Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onions and garlic and cook, stirring often until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add spices and stir for a minute more.
  • Add pumpkin and 5 cups broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • If you don’t want to use heavy cream, you can substitute it with evaporated milk. This recipe makes a lot, so I usually half it, but you could always freeze leftovers. I like to top this with a dollop of sour cream and some pumpkin seeds as garnish.

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About Gina Guilford

A former Air Florida flight attendant and daughter of a pilot, I love traveling, cooking and entertaining. Whether exploring Miami’s newest hot spots, visiting old favorites or discovering hidden gems, I’m always up for an eating adventure. My Foodie in Miami website shares personal essays, recipes, restaurant news and reviews, as well as views from my tropical garden.

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