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creamy pumpkin soup in serving bowls
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup

This creamy pumpkin soup is a delicious fall soup made with pumpkin purée (homemade or canned), cauliflower, milk, and cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 203kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cauliflower head (medium-sized), broken into florets
  • 1 onion, cut into about 8 thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 ½ cups milk (2% or whole), plus more if desired Alternatively, use coconut milk (from a carton, not can)
  • 15 ounces pumpkin purée (homemade or canned) About 1 ¾ cups pumpkin
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar or smoked Gouda, freshly shredded
  • 2 ounces Parmesan, freshly shredded
  • pepita seeds, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Arrange the cauliflower and onion on a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and then sprinkle the salt, paprika, and chili flakes over the veggies.
  • Put the veggies in the oven and roast for about 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Add pumpkin, milk, broth, and cheese to a soup pot. Use an immersion blender and blend until creamy.
    Alternatively, add the ingredients to a blender basin, and work in batches if your blender is too small.
    Note:  Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to work in batches.  Add more milk if desired.
  • Warm soup in the soup pot until heated through.  Do not boil the soup (boiling could result in curdled milk).
    Alternatively, heat on low in a slow cooker until warm, and keep slow cooker set to "warm" until ready to serve.
  • Leftovers / Make Ahead: This soup reheats well, and will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 11626IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 2mg