Pumpkin Cream Soup with Orange & Drizzled Yogurt Dressing
When the first chill of autumn hits the air, I am instantly in a "soup" mood. There is something so cozy about warming up with a bowl of delicious, hearty soup. This recipe uses everyone's favorite fall staple, pumpkin, for a nutritious and delicious meal. When you add a drizzle of the creamy and spicy Greek yogurt dressing on top, you're in for a flavor explosion! Try this comforting soup for a filling lunch or quick and easy dinner. Everyone will be asking for seconds!
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Pumpkin Cream Soup with Orange and Drizzled Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin, cut into large pieces
- 1 small carrot, cut into large pieces
- 1 onion, cut into large pieces
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tsp. ginger, grated
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Tools
- Blender
- Pot
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin, carrot, onion, garlic and vegetable stock in a pot.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and let simmer rapidly until pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.
- While the vegetables are being cooked, mix the Greek yogurt with the cumin powder, salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
- Pour back in the pot and add the orange juice, ginger, salt and pepper. Cook until desired consistency. (if it’s too dense, you can add a bit of water)
- Serve and drizzle with Greek yogurt dressing.
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or dipping sauce.
Notes
With ginger and cumin, this soup takes warm and comforting to the max. The best part of this recipe, aside from the yummy taste, is how crazy easy it is to prepare! In just 30 minutes you can have a hearty and healthy meal that is packed full of tons of essential nutrients and even more delicious flavor. Plus who can say no to a pumpkin recipe in autumn?
Did you try this recipe? How did it turn out? What's your favorite fall soup?
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