Creamy Pumpkin Soup: Quick Tips for Thickening

You've just blended your squash soup and... oops, it looks more like a broth than a thick velouté? Don't panic! There are plenty of simple tricks to transform a soup that's too runny into pure comforting delight. Discover here how to thicken your squash soup in just a few minutes, without losing any flavor or deliciousness. Whether it's butternut squash, pumpkin, or butternut squash, the method is always the same:

• Add a starchy vegetable : a potato 🥔 cut into chunks, a carrot, or a sweet potato. Cook them in the soup and then blend; the texture instantly becomes creamier!
• Let it reduce over low heat , without a lid: the water evaporates, the soup thickens naturally. Perfect if you have time and want to concentrate the flavors 🔥.
• Add a spoonful of vegetable puree (leftover carrots, chickpeas, red lentils, etc.), or even a little cooked rice. Mix and blend, and the magic happens!
• Add a touch of heavy cream or mascarpone for an ultra velvety result 😍.

In short, to thicken your squash soup , the secret is to add substance: more vegetables, a little starch, or a gentle reduction. You can also use the method explained here .

• Potato : Starch absorbs excess liquid and gives a delicious texture.
• Sweet potato or carrot : they add sweetness, fiber and color to your soup 🍠🥕.
• Legumes : chickpeas, coral lentils or blended white beans, for a more satisfying and creamy soup.
• Oat or rice flakes : add a handful and cook for 5 minutes, then blend. They thicken quickly without altering the taste 🌾.
• Cornstarch or corn starch : dissolve a spoonful in a little cold water, pour into the soup, boil for 2 minutes and voilà, it's thick!

Tip: for a zero waste touch, keep the potato peelings (clean and organic), cook them separately then mix them in the soup. It's smart, eco-friendly and super effective! 🌍

No need to recook everything or add tons of ingredients! Here are my tips for thickening your squash soup while avoiding waste:

• Use leftover cooked vegetables : potatoes, carrots, zucchini: blend them, and it's ready.
• Add leftover puree (even cold): it blends in very well, and you get a thick soup in a few turns of the blender.
• If you don't have anything on hand, take a little of your soup, mix it with breadcrumbs or cereal flakes, then pour it back in and mix: instant thickening effect 💡.

With these tips, you can make a thick, velvety squash soup without overcooking, without flour, and without wasting what you already have at home.

Squash (butternut squash, pumpkin, etc.) naturally contains a lot of water. If you add too much broth or don't have enough vegetables, the soup can become too thin. Sometimes all you need is less water or more vegetables to achieve the perfect texture!

Blend your soup thoroughly in a blender or immersion blender, then strain it to remove the fibers. Add a knob of butter, a spoonful of cream or mascarpone, stir, and enjoy a smooth, glossy soup. To boost the sweetness, opt for ripe butternut squash or local Lorraine pumpkin .

Yes! Add a cooked ingredient (potato, flakes, mashed potatoes, etc.), remix, and simmer for a few minutes over low heat without a lid to evaporate the excess water. It's quick, effective, and the flavor remains intact.

• Add coconut milk for an exotic version!
• Stir in curry, cumin, or ginger to enhance the sweetness of the squash.
• Sprinkle with roasted seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) and fresh herbs just before serving: crunchy effect and color guaranteed 🌿.

• To cook the best butternut squash, discover the local butternut squash or the Lorraine pumpkin on Neary.
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