Pumpkin & Chestnut Soup
Pumpkin & Chestnut Soup is the ultimate autumn comfort food, combining the earthy sweetness of fresh pumpkin with the rich, nutty flavor of roasted chestnuts. This creamy, velvety soup is not only easy to prepare but also makes a stunning centerpiece for your dinner table. Enjoy it on chilly evenings with crusty bread for a warm and inviting meal that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pumpkin, cubed
- 1 cup roasted chestnuts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop pumpkin into cubes, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add pumpkin cubes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil before reducing heat to simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to low heat; stir in coconut milk and roasted chestnuts. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot garnished with extra chestnuts or a drizzle of coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg