Best 8 Simple Pumpkin Sherry Soup Recipes

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Autumn is in full swing and the seasonal flavors of pumpkin are everywhere. If you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup to warm you up on a chilly night, look no further than simple pumpkin sherry soup. This creamy and flavorful soup is surprisingly easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh pumpkin, you can create a delightful dish that will be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN SOUP WITH SHERRY GASTRIQUE



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Another of "Top Chef" winner Stephanie Izard's genius recipes; posting this here so I don't lose it!! Her comments: Pumpkin is a great winter squash for soups. By adding in the brown butter, it brings a nutty richness that is then cut through and balanced by the gastrique.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 sugar pumpkin (sweet variety of small pumpkins, about 1.5-2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced small
1 fennel bulb, diced small
1/2 cup white wine
2 1/2 cups water
4 -6 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (one stick)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sherry wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 sprig thyme
1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F and set two racks evenly apart. Cut each pumpkin in half horizontally, scoop out the seeds and put them in a small mixing bowl. Scrape out most of the stringy pulp from the pumpkin and discard. . Spread 1/2 teaspoon of butter inside each pumpkin half and then season them with salt and pepper. Place the pumpkin halves cut side-down in a baking dish large enough to hold all four (divide them between two baking dishes if they don't fit in one). Add enough of the water to go ½ inch up each pumpkin half.
  • Toss the pumpkin seeds with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and spread them out on a baking sheet. Transfer the pumpkins and the seeds to the oven. Bake the seeds on the bottom rack for 15 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Remove from the oven, season with salt and set aside.
  • Put the pumpkins on the top rack in the oven and bake them for about 45 minutes, or until the skins turn a deep orange and the flesh is tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. When the pumpkins are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and discard the skins. Reserve the pumpkin flesh and baking liquid.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or large heavy bottomed saucepot over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sweat for 5 minutes. Add the apple and fennel, season with salt and pepper, and sweat for 15 minutes more. Add the white wine and simmer to reduce almost all of the liquid. Add four cups of chicken stock, reserved liquid and the pumpkin flesh. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for an 1 1/2 hours.
  • Puree soup with immersion blender. Serve drizzled with gastrique.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 535.7, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 4.2

SIMPLE PUMPKIN-SHERRY SOUP



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Categories     Fruit     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Fall

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
2 cloves diced garlic
2 tsp thyme
1 can pumpkin (about 2 cups)
1 cup sherry
3-4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon curry
1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus a few for garnish
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the garlic, onion and thyme. (You can also add any additional spices from the above list that you might want.) Stir in the pumpkin and sherry, and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring over a medium heat. Let this simmer for about 10 minutes, then serve. Garnish with extra basil leaves and sour cream.

SIMPLE CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 mounded tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans pumpkin puree
3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch of turmeric
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and ginger and stir. Add the curry powder, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable stock, coconut milk, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stirring, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to come together.
  • Meanwhile, mix the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, turmeric and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with the herby pumpkin seed topping.

EASY PUMPKIN SOUP



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Make and share this Easy Pumpkin Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tomsawyer

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons prepared polenta, creamy
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook chopped onions until soft and golden brown.
  • Heat the broth in a good-sized pot, add pumpkin slowly, and bring to a partial boil.
  • Stir in onions, milk, polenta, honey, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, salt, and pepper (pressed garlic might be suitable at this time).
  • Make sure that the ingredients do not clump but are spread throughout the soup.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes or longer until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed and dissolved and so the soup is thoroughly heated.
  • If at this point it seems chunkier or thicker than desired; use an immersion blender or a regular one to liquefy the soup and blend in the onions.
  • Serve warm with pieces of bread if desired.

PUMPKIN SOUP



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While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to make. My husband was skeptical at first, but after one bowl, he asked for second helpings! -Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the broth, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cream; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NUTTY PUMPKIN BISQUE



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Hearty and comforting pumpkin soup is the perfect starter to a holiday meal or the star performer of an autumn luncheon. The pumpkin seeds and toasted pecans create a wonderful depth of flavor. This soup can be served immediately or made a day in advance and then reheated. -Lauri Knox, Pine, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken stock
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup sherry or chicken stock
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted
Optional toppings: Sour cream, fresh rosemary sprigs, additional toasted chopped pecans and pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in stock, pumpkin, sherry, brown sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes., Stir in cream, pecans and seeds. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 50g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SLIMMERS PUMPKIN SOUP



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This soup is great for healthful eating. Be sure to use sugar pumpkins or other squash like acorn or butternut.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup diced sweet onion
1 tablespoon margarine
5 cups peeled and diced pumpkin
¾ cup diced potatoes
2 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cook onion in butter. Add pumpkin, potatoes, water, ground ginger, ground nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes or until pumpkin and potatoes are tender
  • Add milk, blend until smooth and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 373.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

VERY SIMPLE PUMPKIN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Mushroom     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Pumpkin     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 15-ounce cans pure pumpkin
4 cups water
1 cup half and half
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder*
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to simmer in large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking often. Whisk in syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, and five-spice powder. Simmer soup 10 minutes, whisking often. Season with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Bring to simmer before serving.) Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Sprinkle soup with mushrooms, dividing equally; serve.
  • A blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and ginger available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree. You can make your own by roasting a pumpkin and pureeing it, or you can buy it canned.
  • If you don't have sherry, you can substitute another dry white wine, such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick of heat.
  • Garnish the soup with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin sherry soup is a delicious and easy-to-make fall soup. It's perfect for a cozy dinner party or a weeknight meal. The combination of pumpkin, sherry, and spices creates a rich and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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