Pumpkin soup with balsamic cream

5 servings

25 minutes

Pumpkin soup with balsamic cream is a true embodiment of French elegance in cuisine. It combines the sweetness of pumpkin, the spiciness of chili, and subtle Eastern notes of curry. Cream adds tenderness, while balsamic cream provides a light tang that harmoniously completes the flavor. The origins of this dish trace back to the traditions of autumn cuisine in France, where pumpkin holds a prestigious place in seasonal recipes. The soup is perfect for cozy dinners on cool evenings and can be served as a standalone dish or alongside crispy baguette that highlights its velvety texture. Simple to prepare yet exquisite in presentation, this soup can surprise and captivate any fine dining enthusiast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 82
• Proteins: 3.2g
• Fats: 1.7g
• Carbohydrates: 16.1g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 0.5 kg
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 g
• Curry powder: 1 tsp
• Erythritol: 0.5 tsp
• Cream 10%: 60 ml
• Balsamic sauce: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pumpkin into large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 0.5 kg

2. Chop the onion coarsely as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 piece

3. Crush the garlic with a chef's knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 pieces

4. Add onion and garlic to the heated oil in the saucepan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 pieces

5. Once browned, flip it.

6. Add curry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Curry powder: 1 teaspoon

7. Stir and fry for another minute.

8. Add pumpkin and pour in water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 0.5 kg

9. Shuffle

10. Cut the pepper into large pieces.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chili pepper: 1 g

11. Add erythritol and pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Erythritol: 0.5 teaspoon
    • Chili pepper: 1 g

12. Cook the soup for about 15 minutes.

13. Pour the soup into a blender and blend vigorously until smooth.

14. Pour the resulting cream soup back into the pot. Place it over medium heat.

15. Add cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 10%: 60 ml

16. Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

17. Pour into a dish and dress with balsamic cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Balsamic sauce: 1 tablespoon