Pumpkin cream soup with chicken dumplings

6 servings

60 minutes

Pumpkin cream soup with chicken dumplings is a cozy, tender, and warming dish that combines the velvety texture of pumpkin puree with juicy chicken dumplings. The natural sweetness of pumpkin harmonizes with the mild spiciness of ginger and the aroma of saffron, while vegetable broth adds depth of flavor. Chicken dumplings bring softness and a pleasant meaty note. This soup comes from European cuisine, where the balance of flavors and textures is appreciated. It is perfect for cool evenings, filling the home with warmth and comfort. It can be served with croutons or fresh bread to highlight its creamy consistency and rich flavor. Light yet nutritious, this soup will become a family favorite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 332.2
• Proteins: 12.5g
• Fats: 23.8g
• Carbohydrates: 22.3g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 1 kg
• Onion: 200 g
• Carrot: 200 g
• Minced chicken: 300 g
• Vegetable broth: 1.5 l
• Butter: 50 g
• Fresh ginger: 50 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Saffron: 1 g

Cooking steps

1. Peel the pumpkin, cut it into small pieces, and boil until soft in vegetable broth, then turn off the heat to prevent the pumpkin from turning into jelly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 1 kg
   • Vegetable broth: 1.5 l

2. Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater, chop the onion into small cubes, and grate the ginger on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 200 g
   • Onion: 200 g
   • Fresh ginger: 50 g

3. While the pumpkin is boiling, melt butter in a pan, add half of the olive oil, and add ginger and then onion. Sauté for a couple of minutes and add grated carrot. Cook everything together until the carrot is soft (about 10-15 minutes).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Fresh ginger: 50 g
   • Onion: 200 g
   • Carrot: 200 g

4. While the vegetables are simmering, season the chicken mince with salt and pepper, add the remaining olive oil, and mix well. Use two spoons to form dumplings (about 15 pieces will be made).

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced chicken: 300 g
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. In a separate small saucepan, bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook the dumplings for about 3 minutes to keep them juicy. By the way, they can also be fried.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

6. Add the seasoned vegetables to the pumpkin, bring to a boil again, season with salt and pepper, add chili and saffron to taste. Blend into a puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste
   • Saffron: 1 g

7. Place 3 dumplings in each plate. Croutons can be added.