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Pumpkin Soup

Flavored with leeks, maple syrup and spices, this pumpkin soup is the ultimate fall comfort food.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2½ pounds leeks, white and light green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, plus more for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the pumpkin, apple, broth, maple syrup, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, thyme and sage. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes more.
  3. Add the heavy cream. Use a stick blender to purée the soup until completely smooth. (Alternatively, cool the soup slightly and use a blender to purée in batches. Be sure to remove the center knob on the blender and cover with a dishtowel to avoid splatters.) Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream (see note below) and fresh thyme leaves, if desired.

Notes

  • Note: To add a swirl of cream that floats on top of the soup, whip a few tablespoons of cream with a whisk until ever so slightly thickened. Then use a teaspoon to drizzle and swirl the cream over the soup.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen, without the cream, for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. Once heated through, add the cream and bring to a simmer before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 702mg (29%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 702mg 29%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.