Description
Cozy Pumpkin Soup with Smoked Paprika and Apple Cider is the ultimate autumn comfort dish. This velvety soup combines the sweetness of fresh pumpkin with the smoky depth of paprika and a hint of tangy apple cider, creating a warming bowl perfect for chilly evenings. Made in just 30 minutes, it’s a delightful way to embrace the flavors of fall and share cozy moments with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup apple cider (unfiltered)
- 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash, peel, and cube the pumpkin.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic.
- Add pumpkin: Incorporate pumpkin cubes and smoked paprika; mix well and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour liquids: Add vegetable broth and apple cider; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Blend until smooth: Once veggies are tender, use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to puree until silky smooth. Stir in coconut milk for added creaminess.
- Season: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg