Pumpkin soup with lime juice
2 servings
40 minutes
Pumpkin soup with lime juice is an amazing blend of Mexican culinary traditions and delicate, velvety textures. Historically, pumpkin was an important part of the diet of ancient Central American peoples, while lime symbolizes freshness and brightness in Mexican cuisine. This soup features a soft, sweet pumpkin flavor harmoniously complemented by the tangy acidity of lime. The creamy texture from milk and sour cream makes the dish cozy and warming, while red pepper adds a hint of spiciness. Perfect for an autumn dinner or as a light first course. Serving with sour cream and fresh lime enhances the freshness and enriches the flavor even more. This soup is a true gastronomic delight for lovers of Mexican flavor accents.
1
Mix sour cream with lime juice and set aside.
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
- Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
2
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into 2 cm cubes.
- Pumpkin: 800 g
3
Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pot, add onion, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until the onion becomes transparent.
- Butter: 30 g
- Onion: 2 heads
4
Add the pumpkin and cook for another 5 minutes, then add milk, pepper, and blend everything with a hand blender until smooth.
- Pumpkin: 800 g
- Milk: 2 glasss
- Ground red pepper: 1 tablespoon
5
Add broth and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring. Serve with sour cream and lime.
- Chicken broth: 1 l
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
- Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
