Smoky Pumpkin Cheddar Soup

Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is beneficial for eye health.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Smoky Pumpkin Cheddar Soup

Cooking Method: Blending, Boiling Cuisine: American, Comfort Food Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Pumpkin
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
2. Add the pumpkin, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
4. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.