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Easy Pumpkin Soup {20 Minute!}

Easy Pumpkin Soup {20 Minute!} is made with 15 oz canned pumpkin puree, toasted pumpkin seeds, and low-sodium chicken broth.

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
12 listed

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DinnerAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Stir as directed

Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.

2. Follow the blending step

Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.

3. Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Get to know the ingredients

garlic, minced

In the method: Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter, once the butter is melted add garlic and onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.

medium yellow onion, chopped

In the method: Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter, once the butter is melted add garlic and onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.

15 oz canned pumpkin puree

In the method: Add in the pumpkin puree, thyme, ginger, cumin, pepper and salt.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp ground pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: Salt to taste
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish

How to make it

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Transfer the soup to a bowl and garnish with pumpkin seeds before serving.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot and blender. Start with this step: Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter, once the butter is melted add garlic and onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.

What happens at the end?

Transfer the soup to a bowl and garnish with pumpkin seeds before serving.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: gimmedelicious.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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