Best 2 Pumpkin Soup With Sourdough Sage Croutons Recipes

In today's culinary exploration, we embark on a delightful journey to create a symphony of flavors with our very own Pumpkin Soup with Sourdough Sage Croutons. This comforting soup, adorned with crispy and aromatic croutons, promises to warm your soul on a chilly evening and elevate your taste buds to new heights. Let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the perfect recipe that will transform your kitchen into a haven of culinary artistry.

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PUMPKIN SOUP WITH SOURDOUGH SAGE CROUTONS

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We love soup in our home, and I'm a big fan of the cream-style kind. Thanksgiving inspired this recipe-it has all the traditional smells that fill the air during the holiday season. You could also make this with butternut squash. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts, 2 cups croutons, 1/2 cup sweet cream).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
9 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
SWEET CREAM:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
CROUTONS:
3 slices sourdough bread, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and carrots in oil for 5 minutes. Add pumpkin; cook 5-6 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, sage, garlic powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pumpkin is tender, 15-20 minutes., Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through., For sweet cream, combine ingredients until smooth. For croutons, place bread in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and butter. Sprinkle with sage and toss to coat. Transfer to a small skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until lightly toasted, 4-6 minutes., Garnish servings with sweet cream and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHESTNUT SOUP WITH SOURDOUGH SAGE CROUTONS

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Most chestnut soups are fairly substantial. We've made our version lighter and brothier to serve as a first course for a big meal. Chopped chestnuts mixed with tangy croutons add texture and extra layers of complexity.

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 (7 1/2-oz) jars peeled cooked whole chestnuts, rinsed and drained (2 2/3 cups)
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped (1 1/4 cups)
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
2 1/2 qt water
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry or Madeira
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 sourdough loaf, crust discarded and bread cut into 1/4-inch cubes (4 cups)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
2 (7 1/2-oz) jars peeled cooked whole chestnuts, chopped (2 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (preferably Maldon)

Steps:

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread chestnuts in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan, then roast in oven until dry and slightly darkened, about 20 minutes.
While chestnuts roast, wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well.
Heat oil and butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté leeks, onion, celery, carrots, and bay leaves, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chestnuts and tamari and cook, stirring, until most of liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water (2 1/2 quarts) and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and sage. Discard bay leaves.
Purée soup in 3 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl. Pour purée through a medium-mesh sieve into cleaned pot, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Bring soup to a simmer and stir in Sherry, pepper, and salt to taste, then remove from heat.
Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook bread cubes with sage, turning occasionally, until croutons are golden, 6 to 10 minutes. Add chestnuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sea salt.
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 1/3 cup topping.

Tips:

For a richer soup, use full-fat coconut milk instead of water.
If you don't have a blender, you can mash the pumpkin with a potato masher.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the soup for a little spice.
To make the sourdough sage croutons, use day-old sourdough bread.
If you don't have sage, you can use rosemary or thyme.
Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin soup with sourdough sage croutons is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the croutons add a nice crunchy texture. You can also use the recipe and tips above to make the soup in a slow cooker, which is a great option if you want to come home to a hot and delicious meal.