autumn essentials: creamy pumpkin soup

Name: Autumn Essentials: Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 1 tablespoon(s) cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) coriander; 1 tablespoon(s) ginger, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety; 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon(s) turmeric; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper; 15 ounce(s) (1 can) fresh pumpkin puree; 1 1/2 cup(s) vegetable or chicken stock, not broth; 13 ounce(s) (1 can) organic coconut milk; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh honey

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 31, 2016

Certain times of the year just cry out for certain types of soup, and I can’t think of a better time for yummy pumpkin soup than Autumn... Can you? The smells that fill the test kitchen as it lovingly simmers are the quintessential smells of Autumn; they seem to blend seamlessly with the crisp air, and the multi-colored leaves falling from the trees. Ah, how I love this season. Outside by a cozy fire pit, or in the sanctuary of your home, a warm bowl of this yummy goodness is the perfect way to end a perfect Autumn day. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly ground
1 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
1 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
15 ounces (1 can) fresh pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock, not broth
13 ounces (1 can) organic coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh honey

How To Make autumn essentials: creamy pumpkin soup

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather Your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven, or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Step 4

Add the onions, and the garlic.
Step 5

Sauté until the onions begin to soften, and slightly brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 6

Add the salt, pepper, ginger, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, and coriander, and stir until combined and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 7

Add the pumpkin puree, stock, honey, and coconut milk.
Step 8

Bring the pot to a light simmer.
Step 9

Simmer for about 10 minutes, and during that time taste and further season the soup, if necessary.
Step 10

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 11

Place in some homey bowls, and serve while still nice and warm. You might even garnish with a bit of sour cream. Enjoy.
Step 12

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 13

ADDITIONAL RECIPES
Step 14

Here are some tips on making your own pumpkin puree: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/pumpkin-puree-tips.html?p=2
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