Pumpkin (Squash) Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A warm, comforting pumpkin soup with a hint of curry and nutmeg, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a hearty starter during fall and winter seasons.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium tart apple, peeled, cored, and cubed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed pumpkin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. curry
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Saute apple and onion in a large pot.
  2. Add water or chicken broth, pumpkin, bay leaf, curry, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Puree the mixture in a blender or processor.
  4. Return the pureed soup to the pot.
  5. Add 1/3 cup milk and simmer for 5 minutes more before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

411 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 17.9g 23% DV
Carbs 64g 23% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 17.7g 35% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9968.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 392.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 320mcg 36% DV
Vitamin C 27.3mg 30% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 386.5mg 30% DV
Iron 13.8mg 77% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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