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By A Frost

Low-carb cream of pumpkin soup

Name: Low-carb cream of pumpkin soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 white onion, chopped; 4 oz. scallions, chopped; 30 oz. pumpkins, cubed; 6 cups water; 2 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp orange zest; 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Pumpkins are deliciously colorful and fairly low in carbs. This brightly-colored and hearty soup has both sweet and spicy tones and is perfect for warming the soul on crisp, chilly days.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:27:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories104.3 kcal (5%)

Total Fat8.3 g (12%)

Carbs7.5 g (3%)

Sugars3.2 g (4%)

Protein1.6 g (3%)

Sodium734.6 mg (37%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 Tbspbutter

4 ozscallions

30 ozpumpkins

6 cupswater

2 ½ tspsalt

½ cupheavy whipping cream

1 tspfresh ginger

grated

2 Tbsporange zest

2 tspfresh cilantro

chopped, optional

Instructions

Step 1

1 In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the white onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, and then stir in the scallions, frying lightly.

Step 2

2 Add the pumpkin and the water to the pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to medium-low, simmering uncovered for 20 minutes.

Step 3

3 When the pumpkin becomes soft, use an immersion blender, or transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend, until smooth.

Step 4

4 Return the mixture to the pot and stir in the salt and cream. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 5

5 Remove the pot from the heat, and add the grated ginger and orange zest.

Step 6

6 Serve piping hot and garnish with cilantro leaves (optional).

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