Yummy Pumpkin Soup
"Whip up this Yummy Pumpkin Soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture. This delicious, cream-like soup is served at our family's Thanksgiving dinner every year."
Equipment
- Pan
- Food Processor/Blender
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.
- Puree the soup in small batches (1 cup at a time) using a food processor or blender.
- Return to pan, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.