PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CILANTRO CREAM

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As the weather starts to cool, I am always ready for a good soup. This is a wonderful Fall (or holiday) soup recipe, with just a tad of heat and a very elegant presentation. Either bake your own seeds, or buy them pre-made in the peanut isle.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 lbs canned pumpkin
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seed, toasted, salted)

Steps:

  • Cilantro Cream:.
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Spoon into a plastic squeeze bottle. Refrigerate, can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Soup:.
  • Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery; saute 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in pumpkin, chicken broth, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
  • Puree the mixture, using a hand blender until smooth.
  • Add the half and half and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls, drizzle with cilantro cream and sprinkle with pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 1174.1, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.7, Protein 13.1

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