Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• Olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• Vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper
• Cream (optional, for garnish)
• Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (for garnish)

Steps:

1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Cook Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced pumpkin, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes, allowing them to coat with the onion and garlic mixture.
4. Add Stock and Simmer: Pour in enough vegetable stock to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender. If using a blender, return the soup to the pot after blending.
6. Season and Add Cream: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. If you like, stir in a splash of cream for extra richness.
7. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.

Enjoy your warm, comforting pumpkin soup!