Salmon and Pumpkin Cream Soup

4 servings

60 minutes

Salmon and pumpkin cream soup is a refined dish of French cuisine that harmoniously combines the tenderness of fish with the sweet note of pumpkin. Historically, such soups emerged in France as part of the tradition of exquisite cream soups served in aristocratic homes. This soup has a velvety texture thanks to cream cheese, while the light acidity of apple and lemon adds freshness. Italian herbs and balsamic vinegar deeply enhance the aroma of the fish. The cream soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, served with crispy croutons or fresh baguette. The dish warms the soul and surprises with a delicate balance of flavor nuances, leaving a pleasant aftertaste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 519.6
• Proteins: 31.3g
• Fats: 31.8g
• Carbohydrates: 29.3g

Ingredients

• Salmon fillet: 500 g
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Onion: 2 head
• Balsamic vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Garlic: 10 clove
• Pumpkin: 500 g
• Apple: 1 pc
• Cream cheese: 150 g
• Water: 1.5 l
• Sour cream: 20 g
• Italian Herbs: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground pepper mix: to taste
• Dried basil: to taste
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Let's start by preparing the fish broth. Pour water into a pot and place it on the heat. When the water boils, add three cloves of garlic, one chopped onion, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes, then add the fish and balsamic vinegar. Let it cook for twenty minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 10 cloves
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste
   • Italian Herbs:  to taste
   • Salmon fillet: 500 g
   • Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon

2. Pour olive oil into another thick-bottomed pot and place it on the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

3. Let's prepare the vegetables. We'll finely chop the garlic and onion. We'll cut the pumpkin and apple into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 10 cloves
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Pumpkin: 500 g
   • Apple: 1 piece

4. When the oil is heated, add garlic and onion. Sauté for a couple of minutes and add pumpkin and apple. Sauté until the fish is cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 10 cloves
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Pumpkin: 500 g
   • Apple: 1 piece

5. After twenty minutes. Remove the fillet from the broth, extract the bones, cut into cubes, and add to the vegetables. Strain the broth and pour it over the fish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon fillet: 500 g
   • Water: 1.5 l

6. Cook under a closed lid for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese and blend the soup with a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream cheese: 150 g