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Pioneer Woman Curry Pumpkin Soup - recipe card

Pioneer Woman Curry Pumpkin Soup

  • Author: Anabelle Mclean
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Fusion

Description

A velvety, warming soup that blends sweet pumpkin puree with aromatic curry spices, fresh ginger, and rich cream. The texture is silky smooth with a gentle heat that builds slowly, finished with a touch of brown sugar and a swirl of heavy cream for balance.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, unsweetened
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tbsp for garnish
  • 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Swirl the pot gently until the butter foams and the foaming subsides, about 1 minute, which signals the water has cooked off and the milk solids are ready to brown lightly.
  2. Add the diced onion to the melted butter and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the onion turns translucent and softens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Do not rush this step; the onion should become sweet and tender without taking on any brown color, which would introduce a bitter note.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until intensely fragrant, about 45 to 60 seconds. Keep the mixture moving constantly so the garlic does not burn, as burnt garlic will make the entire soup taste acrid.
  4. Sprinkle the curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, kosher salt, and black pepper over the onion mixture. Stir continuously for 30 to 45 seconds to bloom the spices in the hot fat, which releases their essential oils and deepens their flavor dramatically.
  5. Add the pumpkin puree to the pot and stir thoroughly to coat the puree with the spiced onion mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture darkens slightly and becomes fragrant, a technique that caramelizes the natural sugars in the pumpkin.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth slowly while whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform, scraping the bottom of the pot with the whisk to incorporate any browned bits from the spice bloom.
  7. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Once you see slow, steady bubbles breaking the surface, reduce the heat to medium-low so the soup simmers gently. Partially cover the pot with a lid, leaving a 1-inch gap for steam to escape.
  8. Simmer the soup for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent scorching on the bottom. The soup will thicken slightly and the spices will meld into a cohesive, mellow warmth; taste a small spoonful and adjust salt if the flavors feel flat.
  9. Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved, about 30 seconds. Then remove the pot from the heat and slowly pour in the 1/2 cup heavy cream while stirring in a circular motion to create a smooth, even emulsion without curdling.
  10. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until completely silky with no visible pieces of onion, about 1 to 2 minutes. If using a stand blender, work in two batches, filling each batch no more than halfway, removing the center cap from the lid and covering with a folded kitchen towel to allow steam to escape safely.
  11. Return the blended soup to low heat and warm through gently for 2 to 3 minutes without letting it boil, which could cause the cream to separate. The soup should be steaming and just beginning to bubble at the very edges.
  12. Ladle the hot soup into warmed bowls. Drizzle each serving with about 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining heavy cream in a decorative swirl, then sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately while the cream swirl is still distinct against the deep orange of the soup.

Notes

Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling, about 6 to 8 minutes; avoid microwaving on high power as it can cause the cream to separate. For freezing, transfer fully cooled soup to freezer-safe containers leaving 1 inch of headspace and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and whisk well during gentle reheating. The cream garnish is best added fresh after reheating.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 305
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 390mg
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 58mg

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