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Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Spicy Pumpkin Soup is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 4. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 8g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 191 calories. This recipe from Simply Recipes requires heavy whipping cream, onion, ground coriander, and yogurt. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. Roasted Garlic Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup with Spicy Fried Pumpkin Seeds, Curried Pumpkin Soup with Spicy Pumpkin Seeds, and Spicy Pumpkin Soup are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

1
Sauté onions in butter, add garlic, ginger, spices: Melt butter in a large (5 to 6 quart), thick-bottomed pot over medium heat.
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Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and ginger, cook another minute.
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Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Add stock, bay leaves, and pumpkin purée: 
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Add the chicken stock and the bay leaves. 
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Add the pumpkin purée and the water. Stir to combine. If the soup is too thick for your taste, add more stock or water to thin it.
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Increase heat to high. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Purée soup: 
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Remove bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup.
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Stir in cream: Right before serving, stir in the cream.
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Add black pepper and adjust seasonings to taste.
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Add more salt if necessary.
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Drizzle with plain yogurt that has been thinned with a little water and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds to serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score12
Gluten Free
DietsGluten Free
Dish TypesAntipastiSoupStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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