π Prep Time: 10 minutes π³ Cooking Time: 20 minutes β³ Total Time: 30 Minutes β Difficulty Level: Easy π½ Recipe Makes 4 Servings
β 2 cups canned pumpkin puree β 2 cups chicken broth β Β½ cup heavy cream β 1 small onion finely chopped β 2 cloves garlic minced β 2 tablespoon butter β 1 tablespoon olive oil β 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice β Β½ teaspoon ground cumin β 1 teaspoon salt β 1 teaspoon black pepper β 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional
1. Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat, sautΓ© onion for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.Β 2. Stir in pumpkin pie spice and cumin, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.Β 3. Add pumpkin puree and mix well, then pour in chicken broth, bringing the soup to a simmer for 10 minutes.Β 4. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in small batches with a regular blender.Β 5. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
Avoid boiling the soup after adding the heavy creamβit could cause the cream to curdle.Β Instead, gently reheat if necessary. For a thicker consistency, let the soup simmer longer, or add a bit of cream cheese.
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