2 1/2 pounds pumpkin, peeled and seeded, cut into 1-1/2-inch-thick chunks
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, whole and peeled
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup half-and-half, plus more, to taste, can substitute milk
chives, to taste, sliced, for garnish
crusty white bread, to taste, warm and torn into chunks, for serving
Step 1 - In a large pot, add the pumpkin chunks, the onions, the garlic cloves, the vegetable broth, and the water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2 - Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the pumpkin mixture until the pumpkin is fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3 - Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the pumpkin mixture until it is smooth.
Step 4 - Season the pumpkin soup with the salt and the pepper, then stir in 1/2 cup of the half-and-half.
Step 5 - Evenly ladle the pumpkin soup into serving bowls, then drizzle the extra half-and-half over each.
Step 6 - Evenly sprinkle each of the bowls with the chives.
Step 7 - Serve the pumpkin soup with the bread.
Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
The air is finally getting crisp, and the kids are getting into costume. It's the perfect night for some Halloween Soup! Deliciously appropriate for the season, this creamy pumpkin soup is a thrilling addition to your spooky-filled evening. You won't believe it, but this one's ready in less than 15 minutes, making it even more perfect for the busy, yet fun night you have ahead! May your candy bags be filled to the brim and your tummies be satisfied by a bowl of Halloween Soup!