Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger
### Introduction
Warm up with this velvety Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger! Perfect for those chilly days, this soup combines earthy pumpkin, sweet apple, and zesty ginger in a cozy blend of autumn flavors. This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be prepared and cooked within 45 minutes.
### Why Make This Recipe
This is the ideal fall recipe! Not only does it offer an opportunity to utilize seasonal produce like pumpkin and apple, but the added ginger gives it a unique twist that is both delicious and refreshing. The soup’s creamy and comforting texture makes it the perfect starter for any fall feast.
### How to Make Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger
As comforting as it is tasty, this recipe is also simple to prepare. All you need are fresh ingredients and basic kitchen equipment.
#### Ingredients
Here’s your shopping list:
– Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
– Medium onion, chopped (1)
– Garlic cloves, minced (2)
– Fresh ginger, grated (1 tablespoon)
– Pumpkin puree, either canned or freshly roasted (3 cups)
– Medium apples, peeled and chopped (2)
– Vegetable broth (4 cups)
– Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
– Nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Coconut milk or cream (1/2 cup)
– Fresh thyme leaves for garnishing
#### Directions
Here is a straightforward step-by-step guide on how to prepare this delicious soup:
1. Saute the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves in olive oil until the onion is translucent.
2. Stir in the grated ginger and continue cooking until fragrant.
3. Mix in the pumpkin puree, chopped apples, and vegetable broth.
4. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Allow the soup to boil before turning down the heat to let it simmer. Continue cooking until the apples are tender.
5. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a standard blender, working in batches if necessary.
6. Finally, add the coconut milk or cream and heat it through, then garnish with fresh thyme leaves to serve.
### How to Serve Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger
Serve Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger hot, with extra thyme leaves as garnish. A slice of crusty bread on the side or a light salad would also compliment this comforting bowl of soup nicely.
### How to Store Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger
If you have leftovers, you can store the Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger in airtight containers in the refrigerator, where it will keep for 3-5 days. You can also freeze this soup; just be sure to cool it completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. It can then be frozen for up to 2 months.
### Tips to Make Pumpkin Apple Soup with Ginger
Adding the salt and pepper at different stages can impact the flavor. Sprinkle some when you’re sautéing the onions and then add the rest while the soup is simmering. This allows the flavors to develop better.
### Variation
For a spicier variation: Add a dollop of chili sauce on top as garnish or add a teaspoon of turmeric to the soup to enhance the color and enrich the flavor profile.
### FAQs
1. **Can I use a different type of apple in this recipe?** Yes, any apple works in this recipe, but sweeter apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp apples add a nice contrast to the savory pumpkin.
2. **Is this recipe vegan?** The recipe is vegan, as long as you use vegetable broth and coconut milk/cream.
3. **Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger?** Fresh ginger is recommended for optimal flavor, but if unavailable, ground ginger can be used. The general rule of thumb is to use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for every tablespoon of fresh ginger.