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Spiced Harvest Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Cozy Spiced Harvest Pumpkin Soup Recipe for Fall Comfort

This Spiced Harvest Pumpkin Soup is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for autumn, blending pumpkin with vibrant seasonal spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade roasted
  • 2 Apples preferably Granny Smith
  • 4 slices Bacon or smoked paprika as a substitute
  • 2 Onions chopped; shallots can be used
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Apple Cider can replace with stock
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Liqueur or orange zest as a substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Five-spice Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for vegan option

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather ingredients: chop onions and dice apples.
  2. Roast fresh pumpkin at 400°F for 45 minutes if using.
Cooking
  1. Cook diced bacon over medium heat for about 3 minutes until crispy.
  2. Sauté onions in bacon fat for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add diced apples and stir for about 1 minute.
  4. Incorporate pumpkin puree and return bacon to pot, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in chicken stock, apple cider, and orange liqueur.
  6. Stir in spices and sweeteners. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth; return to heat and stir in cream.
  8. Serve garnished with cream and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spices to taste and enjoy with garlic bread or as a meal prep option.

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