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Healthy and Easy Pumpkin Soup
A comforting, nutritious pumpkin soup that's quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 sweet onion diced sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 head cauliflower, florets diced (about 5 cups of florets)
Broth
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 15 ounce can unsweetened pumpkin puree (about 1.75 cups)
Sweetener
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar (for a slightly sweeter soup)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
Coconut Milk
- 0.5 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (or heavy cream)
Optional Garnish
- sliced green onions, chives, or sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add cauliflower, broth, and pumpkin; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Stir in maple syrup, salt, and coconut milk. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
Notes
This soup is perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if desired.