Simple Pumpkin Soup Puree

5 servings

45 minutes

Simple pumpkin puree soup is the embodiment of comfort and warmth in one bowl. Its delicate texture and rich flavor make it an ideal dish for autumn and winter evenings. This recipe traces back to European culinary traditions where pumpkin is used not only in desserts but also in nutritious soups. The combination of sweet pumpkin, soft onion, and a hint of sea salt creates a harmony of flavors. Olive and pumpkin oils add depth and velvetiness, while ground chili adds a subtle spiciness. This soup warms wonderfully, is easily digestible, and works well as a standalone dish or paired with crispy croutons. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while its elegance can adorn any table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 167.3
• Proteins: 1.9g
• Fats: 14.1g
• Carbohydrates: 11.7g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 600 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Pumpkin seed oil: 1 tsp
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the onion and pumpkin into large cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Pumpkin: 600 g

2. Pour olive oil into the bottom of the pot, add onion, and sauté until almost transparent. Add pumpkin, pour in water, and let it cook until ready (until the pumpkin starts to break down into fibers).

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Pumpkin: 600 g

3. Add salt and puree all ingredients with a blender directly in the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

4. Pour into plates, garnish with drops of pumpkin oil and ground chili.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin seed oil: 1 teaspoon