Pumpkin Apple Soup with Cumin-Candied Pepitas

Pumpkin apple soup is a popular dish during the fall season in many American households. The combination of sweet apples and earthy pumpkin creates a comforting and flavorful soup.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pumpkin Apple Soup with Cumin-Candied Pepitas

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pumpkin
• 1 large Apple
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 tablespoon Pepitas (Pumpkin seeds)
• 2 tablespoon Maple syrup

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add diced pumpkin and apple to the pot. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pumpkin and apple are tender.
4. While the soup is simmering, prepare the cumin-candied pepitas. In a small bowl, mix pepitas with maple syrup and cumin.
5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the coated pepitas and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pepitas are toasted and caramelized.
6. Once the soup is ready, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
7. Serve the pumpkin apple soup hot, garnished with cumin-candied pepitas on top.
8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.