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Easy Pumpkin Soup

Cozy Up with Easy Pumpkin Soup That's Simply Irresistible

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Warm up with this Easy Pumpkin Soup, a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 can (15 oz) Canned Pumpkin Provides rich, velvety texture.
  • 1 cup Lentils Acts as a nutritious thickener.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade broth or filtered water can substitute.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to fit your taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to fit your taste.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Use vegan sour cream or coconut cream for dairy-free options.
  • to taste Everything Bagel Seasoning Sprinkle on croutons.
For the Croutons
  • 2 cups Bread Whole grain or sourdough recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or melted vegan butter.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by dicing one medium onion and mincing three cloves of garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in one 15 oz can of pumpkin puree and a cup of lentils. Pour in four cups of vegetable broth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Raise heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Dice bread and toss with olive oil and Everything Bagel seasoning. Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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