🍲 Easy Velvety Squash Soup (Quick Recipe)

The best homemade creamy pumpkin soup recipe 👩🍳

Craving a warm and comforting bowl of soup on a gray day? Creamy pumpkin soup is a classic that warms both body and soul! You can make it in under thirty minutes with simple ingredients, but the result is incredibly delicious. Here's how to do it, step by step:

1. Prepare your squash : choose a butternut (very smooth texture) or a kabocha (nutty flavor). Cut it in half, remove the seeds and peel if necessary. Cut into large cubes 🥒.
2. Sauté the vegetables : In a large saucepan, sweat a chopped onion in a drizzle of olive oil. Add your squash cubes and let them brown slightly for 2–3 minutes to develop the flavors 🔥.
3. Wet and cook : cover just with water (or stock for a richer taste), add a pinch of salt and simmer over low heat until the squash is very tender (about 15–20 minutes).
4. Blend until smooth : remove from heat, add a little pepper, then blend thoroughly with a blender or immersion blender. For a truly velvety texture, don't hesitate to blend for several minutes!
5. Cream and seasoning : add a generous tablespoon of crème fraîche, plant-based cream, or even a splash of coconut milk for an exotic touch 🥥. Taste, adjust the salt and pepper, and serve piping hot.

Tip: Want to boost the color and flavor? Add a diced carrot or sweet potato along with the squash. The result: a golden, ultra-creamy soup with an irresistible sweetness! ✨

Tips for an ultra-creamy pumpkin soup 🥄

• Blend thoroughly : the longer you blend, the smoother the soup will be. Use a powerful blender for a "dessert cream" effect!
• Add the cream at the end : to prevent the cream from curdling, stir it in off the heat just before serving.
• Filter if needed : for a professional result, pass the soup through a chinois or a fine sieve – restaurant effect guaranteed 😉.
• A touch of butter : a knob of butter blended at the very end adds shine and enhances creaminess.
• Vary the squashes : butternut, potimarron or even a mix of both for more flavor!

Gourmet variations and seasoning ideas 🌱

Creamy pumpkin soup is a real playground! You can have fun with toppings and flavors to personalize it:

• Spices : add mild curry, nutmeg, cumin or smoked paprika to twist the flavor 🌶️.
• Gourmet toasts : accompany your soup with homemade garlic croutons, toasted pumpkin seeds or crispy bacon bits for the “comfort food” touch 🥓.
• Vegan version : opt for a plant-based cream (oat, soy, coconut). It's amazing and very easy to digest!
• Adding cheese : grate some parmesan or crumble some blue cheese for a nice depth of flavor 🧀.
• Quick soup in the air fryer : discover our air fryer comparison to cook your vegetables in a flash before blending.
• Swiss inspiration : check out this pumpkin soup recipe for a version with cream and melted cheese.

Store and reheat your creamy pumpkin soup properly 🥣

• In the fridge : pour your soup into an airtight container; it will keep for 3 to 4 days without any problem. A quick blitz with a blender before serving and it will be perfectly smooth again!
• In the freezer : divide into portions, freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost gently over low heat, add a little fresh cream to restore the velvety texture ❄️.
• Heat without boiling : heat your soup over low heat to avoid breaking the texture, especially if you have added cream or milk.

Frequently asked questions about creamy pumpkin soup 🤔