Smoky Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Smoky Pumpkin Soup is oh so creamy, full of comfort with a touch of smokiness. Grace your table with this today!
Servings 6
Calories 234kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cups pumpkin puree'
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 tsp Truvia or 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 fresh sage leaves minced + whole sage leaves for garnish
- 1 Tbs smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pepitas optional
Instructions
- Saute' the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until tender in a medium saucepan.
- Add the pumpkin puree' and chicken broth and whisk until well blended.
- Once the soup is hot, add minced sage, paprika, and liquid smoke. Stir.
- Add the cheese a little at a time, waiting for it to melt before adding more. Continue to stir.
- Add salt, pepper and sour cream.
- Adjust seasonings if need be.
- OPTIONAL GARNISH:
- While soup is simmering, heat vegetable oil to hot, so it shimmers a bit. Add a couple fresh sage leaves and fry for about 10 seconds.
- Lift out with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate to cool.
- Serve soup with crispy sage leaves and a few pepitas.
Notes
I like to use homemade pumpkin puree' but you can use store bought as well.
Using bone broth in place of chicken broth really amps up the nutritional benefit!
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19912IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 2mg