Simple Homemade Pumpkin Soup from the Garden
This recipe celebrates the fresh, earthy flavor of homegrown pumpkin with a creamy, rich finish. It’s incredibly simple and comforting.
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin (fresh from your garden)
- Garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Coconut milk
- Nestlé cream (or a similar brand of cream)
- Cooked eggs, for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin into manageable pieces, then peel off the skin. Remove the seeds and stringy bits from the center. Chop the pumpkin flesh into cubes.
- Boil the Pumpkin: Place the chopped pumpkin into a large pot and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pumpkin is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add Flavor: While the pumpkin is simmering, add your desired amount of garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Mash and Combine: Once the pumpkin is cooked, carefully transfer the pumpkin pieces and a small amount of the cooking liquid into a bowl. Use a masher or a fork to smash the pumpkin into a coarse puree. You can also use a blender for a smoother consistency.
- Create the Soup Base: Return the mashed pumpkin mixture to the pot.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the coconut milk and Nestlé cream. Mix well until everything is combined and the soup has a smooth, creamy texture.
- Final Simmer: Place the pot back on low heat and gently simmer for a few minutes. Do not let it boil, just heat it through to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with a cooked egg, sliced or quartered, for a unique and hearty finish.
Enjoy your wonderful, homemade pumpkin soup!
