Is there anything more autumnal than a seasonal soup? And with Halloween just around the corner and pumpkins everywhere you go, it’s the perfect time to make some pumpkin and parmesan soup.
I used to think that pumpkin soup was boring and a bit meh, but ever since I started making pumpkin and parmesan soup, I’ve been completely converted. This is a creamy, luxurious, and oh so tasty recipe. Even better, it’s super simple to make.
This is the perfect soup to just put on the hob, and to eat on a cold and crisp autumnal day. Trust me, you’re going to love this!
Simple & Easy Pumpkin and Parmesan Soup
Course: SoupsDifficulty: Easy20
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minutesIngredients
1kg pumpkin or butternut squash, deseeded and cubed
2 white onions, chopped
50g butter
15g Parmesan, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 bay leaves
75ml white wine
900ml vegetable stock
Truffle oil to serve
Directions
- Melt the butter on medium heat. Add the onions and squash and stir for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and bay leaves, and stir for another 5 minutes
- Add the wine, stock, and parmesan and season. Bring to the boil, and then simmer for 10 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft
- Take off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and then blend with the stick blender so it’s all smooth and silky
- To serve, drizzle truffle oil and cracked black pepper
As you can see, this pumpkin and parmesan soup is super simple to make. Whether you’re looking for an easy lunch, a decadent starter, or a winter warmer, then this is the recipe for you.
Finding fun ways to use your pumpkin can feel daunting and overwhelming, but at the end of the day, a pumpkin is just a big squash. There are so many different ways to use squashes and pumpkins, and you can make sweet and savoury dishes. They’re so versatile, which is why this week I’m sharing a new pumpkin recipe every day.
If you’re looking for more ways to use your pumpkin, make sure you click here to see my other favourite pumpkin based recipes. If you’re looking for more Italian style dishes to make with your pumpkin, why not try The Grumpy Olive’s Pumpkin Gnocchi with Crispy Sage recipe – it looks truly delicious!
