Pumpkin Soup with Cream and Chives
A velvety, comforting pumpkin soup finished with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Simple to make and perfect for a cozy night in.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Peel and seed the pumpkin, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Dice the onion.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add pumpkin cubes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Stir in the cream and heat through, but do not boil.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls, swirl extra cream on top, and sprinkle with chopped chives.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- immersion blender
- knife
- cutting board
- ladle
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