Everything you need for a delicious, creamy pumpkin soup straight from the heart of Southern Germany.
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Ingredients
Supplies
Full recipe resources
Ingredients
Any type of winter squash or small fall pumpkin will do.
Autumn Pumpkins, Each (Color and Variety May Vary)
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This is a secret ingredient to add creaminess and richness to the final result.
Fresh Idaho Potatoes, 5 lb Bag
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Onions are a key aromatic in most soups, and this one is no different!
Fresh Whole White Onions
This is the kind of bouillon powder you're looking for!
BTB Regular "Black Label" Vegetable Base
Make sure to get stock, and not broth. There's a flavor difference and you want the punch the stock will provide.
Vegetable Stock
If you can find it, creme fraiche works lovely in this recipe.
Alouette Creme Fraiche
If you can't find creme fraiche, regular sour cream will do!
Sour Cream
We won't need much of this, so get a small container or made some fresh whipped cream with the leftovers.
Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
No need to get anything special, if you have some white wine open, go ahead and use that.
Holland House White Cooking Wine
Nutmeg really accompanies the pumpkin well!
McCormick Nutmeg
Paprika will give this dish the little kick we're going for.
McCormick Paprika
I know we're only using the olive oil to soften the onions, but do yourself a favor and get the good stuff. It makes a difference in the end result!
California Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
I usually make my own croutons, but if you're in a pinch or want to skip that step just buy the prepackaged variety
Olive Garden Garlic Romano Regular Seasoned Croutons
Supplies
Make sure you have a solid soup pot. You don't need the steamer feature on this one, but it's great to have.
Mainstays Stainless Steel 4-Quart Steamer Pot with Glass Lid
You'll need a cutting board for all that veggie chopping.
Mainstays Bamboo Cutting Board
If you don't already have a great chef's knife for chopping, make sure to pick one up. It's always best to use one that's good and sharp, especially for tough produce like squash and pumpkin.
Cuisinart Stainless Steel 8" Chef Knife,
A vegetable peeler will be the easiest way to get the skin off your pumpkin.
Vegetable Peeler
You'll need some measuring spoons to scoop out the spices and bouillion.
Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set
Don't forget a measuring cup for the liquids!
Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Cup, 2 Cup
Full recipe resources
Here's the full written breakdown of the recipe
Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
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Here's a quick video of how to make the soup
Creamy Pumpkin Soup Video
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