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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Breadsticks

Silky roasted pumpkin soup finished with cream and a hint of nutmeg, served with crispy golden breadsticks for dipping. Ready in under 20 minutes using canned pumpkin.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
4g
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Breadsticks
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pot over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in vegetable broth and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. Step 3

    While soup simmers, arrange breadsticks on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until golden, 8-10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove soup from heat. Stir in cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle cream across the surface if desired. Serve with warm breadsticks.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • wooden spoon
  • baking sheet
  • ladle
  • measuring cups

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