Creamy Five Spice Pumpkin Soup

Creamy Five Spice Pumpkin Soup

Serves 6

When the leaves begin to fall and the cool breeze whips through your hair, it’s pumpkin time. This creamy, savory soup with sweet and aromatic spices will entice your senses and warm your soul.

Ingredients

  • 2

    tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2
    cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2
    cans pumpkin puree
  • 5
    cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ⅓
    cup maple syrup
  • ½

    tbsp Chinese Five Spice

  • ½
    cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • 1 In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Remove the garlic and discard.
  • 2 Add pumpkin puree, broth, maple syrup and five spice. Stir until smooth.
  • 3 Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4

    Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Tip

Sprinkle with dried cranberries and roasted pumpkin seeds for added flavor and color.

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