Spooky halloween pumpkin soup recipe
This creamy and delicious pumpkin soup is perfect for a cozy Halloween night. With a hint of spice and a touch of sweetness, it’s the ultimate fall comfort food that will delight your guests!
Ingredients:
– 2 lbs (900g) pumpkin (peeled and diced)
– 1 medium onion (chopped)
– 2 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 4 fl oz (120 ml) heavy cream
– 24 fl oz (700 ml) vegetable broth
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/2 tsp ground ginger
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 oz (60g) pumpkin seeds (optional for garnish)
– A pinch of smoked paprika (optional for garnish)
– you can add a spider as decoration (additional)
Instructions:
- 1.Prepare the pumpkin: Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and dice it into small cubes. Set aside.
- 2.Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- 3.Cook the pumpkin: Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pumpkin will start to soften.
- 4.Add broth and spices: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 5.Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is completely tender.
- 6.Blend the soup: Once the pumpkin is soft, remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- 7.Stir in the cream: Add the heavy cream to the blended soup and stir well. Reheat the soup over low heat if needed, but do not boil.
- 8.Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with roasted pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for extra flavour and a spooky touch!
Enjoy your Halloween pumpkin soup a spooky, yet comforting treat for the season! 🎃
