Allison Ruth, mama to three hungry girls, blogs at Some the Wiser where she takes life as it comes and tries to learn a little something as she goes.
I had this pumpkin soup at a Christmas party somewhere in Virginia nearly ten years ago. It was so good, and I raved about it so much that the hostess shared her recipe with me at the end of the party. Then, I forgot all about it.
I recently discovered the recipe again while cleaning out the cookbook shelves and with a few slight adaptations, it was a delicious surprise once again. This soup is really good! The blend of spices and a touch of sweetness compliment the pumpkin, which really is the star of the show. This recipe also freezes well, which is a huge help now that school is in full swing around here.
Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup diced carrot
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup sliced ripe banana
1/2 onion,chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups pumpkin puree
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 whole clove
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon yellow curry powder
Directions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, banana, onion, garlic. Saute vegetables until they are soft, approximately 10 minutes.Add 1/2 cup of broth, then transfer mixture to blender, or use submersion blender, and blend until smooth. Return mixture to pot and add remaining 3 cups of broth and all other remaining ingredients. Bring soup to a boil and simmer over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
Cool slightly. Using a submersion blender, or carefully transferring mixture in batches to a blender, puree soup until smooth. Return soup to pot and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Makes 8 servings.
Adapted from Bon Appetit
