Perfect Pumpkin Soup
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Savory golden-orange soup with a hint of ginger serves as a delicious first course at Thanksgiving dinner.


Perfect Pumpkin Soup

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Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Pumpkin Soup, Soup
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  medium
    onions, sliced
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  • 2  medium
    carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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  • 1  tablespoon
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 3  cups
    water
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  • 1  14-ounce can
    chicken broth
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  • 1  15-ounce can
    pumpkin
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground nutmeg
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  • 1/2  cup
    dairy sour cream
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  •  
    Ground nutmeg
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    Purchased sweet potato chips (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan, cook onion, carrot, and ginger in hot oil over medium heat about 8 minutes or until vegetables are golden, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in water, chicken broth, pumpkin, salt, pepper, and the 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool mixture slightly.
3.
Place half of the pumpkin mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Repeat with remaining pumpkin mixture. Return all of the mixture to the saucepan. Heat soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot.
4.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of sour cream; sprinkle with additional ground nutmeg. If desired, garnish top of soup with sweet potato chips.
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