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Creamy pumpkin soup in a bowl garnished with sour cream and pepitas served with little cheese sandwiches.

PUMPKIN APPLE CIDER SOUP

Discover the taste of autumn with our PumpkinApple Cider Soup – a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Paired with Grilled Cheese Croutons, it's comfort food at its finest.
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Course Chilies and Soups, Dinner, Holidays and Entertaining, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 67 kcal

Equipment

  • Soup pot or large sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup apple peeled, cored, and diced any variety
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 29-ounce can pure pumpkin
  • 4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (32-ounce box)
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Optional for bisque – half andhalf or heavy cream
  • Garnish – sour cream, pepitas, roast pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottomed soup pot or large saucepan over medium heat, bring the oil and butter up to a sizzle and sauté the onion for about 3 minutes.
  • Next add the apple and continue to sauté until both are quite soft.
  • Add the garlic and stir to combine and take a moment to appreciate that amazing aroma.
  • Add the pumpkin, chicken or veggie broth, apple cider and stir.
  • Now add the spices, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper.
  • Stir to combine and let this simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • At this point, for a creamier, totally smooth soup, you can use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a blender to purée until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • For an extra touch of indulgence, consider turning it into a creamy pumpkin bisque with a dash of half and half or heavy cream.  I’d start at half a cup and to taste add from there.
  • To serve, ladle into bowls and serve with grilled cheese croutons, instructions below.
  • For extra Diva flair, you can garnish with little dollops of sour cream (it doesn’t dissolve into the soup like heavy cream would) and a sprinkle of bright green pepitas (shelled pumpkinseeds) and/or roast whole pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 595mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Autumn, Festive, Halloween, Soup, Vegetarian
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