Southwestern Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and easy Southwestern Pumpkin Soup, a recipe inspired by Cleveland's Watermark Restaurant and featured in Bon Appétit's October 2000 issue. This creamy, subtly spiced soup boasts the perfect blend of pumpkin, warming spices, and a vibrant cilantro finish. Make it a day ahead for effortless entertaining!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 384.1 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Pumpkin Soup

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How to Make Southwestern Pumpkin Soup

  1. In a heavy-bottomed medium pot, bring 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to a gentle boil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the soup has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded beautifully. Stir occasionally.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream or crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

92g

Carbs

6g