HERBED PUMPKIN AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This is an adopted recipe - I love pumpkin soup, so I'm looking forward to making and editing this recipe!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb split peas
salt
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb chunked fresh pumpkin, with out peel
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup chopped yellow sweet onion
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 -2 slice crumbled cooked bacon (to taste, leave out if making vegetarian) (optional)
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse split peas in cold water then add to stock in a large, heavy pot.
  • Add pumpkin and remaining ingredients except for the parsley garnish.
  • Simmer gently, partly covered, until peas and pumpkin are tender.
  • Remove half of the soup from the pot and, either using a blender or immersion blender, puree half of the soup.
  • Re-combine the pureed soup with the other half, and stir in 1/2 cup half and half.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Justice Mensah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. I had some leftover pumpkin puree from making pumpkin pie, and I used it to make this soup. The soup turned out great! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the split peas added a


Kofi Flash
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I'm not a huge fan of split peas, but I thought I'd give this soup a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pumpkin flavor was dominant, and the split peas added a nice texture without being too overpowering. I would definitely recommend this soup to a


itz 4k
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I'm a big fan of pumpkin, and this soup is one of my favorites. The pumpkin flavor is rich and creamy, and the split peas add a nice texture. I love that I can use fresh or frozen pumpkin, depending on what I have on hand. I also appreciate that the


Abdurrhim Patwary
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This soup is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are warm and comforting. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a quick and easy meal. I also appreciate that the recipe is gluten-free, so I c


ap khan
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments. I will definitely be making this soup again for future gatherings.


Siya tshitshi
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of pumpkin and split peas is unique and delicious, and the herbs add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Raghubir Thagunna
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love that I can use canned or frozen pumpkin, which makes it a quick and easy meal. I also appreciate that the recipe is vegetarian, so I can serve it to my vegetarian friends.


Mirel
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers.


ina zeqollari
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I made this soup for my family, and they loved it! My kids especially loved the pumpkin flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sanny Gabas
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. I had some leftover pumpkin puree from making pumpkin pie, and I used it to make this soup. The soup turned out great! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the split peas added a


Dolovan
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I'm not a huge fan of split peas, but I thought I'd give this soup a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pumpkin flavor was dominant, and the split peas added a nice texture without being too overpowering. I would definitely recommend this soup to a


Bikash Singh
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I'm a big fan of pumpkin, and this soup is one of my favorites. The pumpkin flavor is rich and creamy, and the split peas add a nice texture. I love that I can use fresh or frozen pumpkin, depending on what I have on hand. I also appreciate that the


Ranu Aktar
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This soup is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are warm and comforting. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a quick and easy meal. I also appreciate that the recipe is gluten-free, so I c


The Manager
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of pumpkin and split peas is unique and delicious, and the herbs add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Carter Lowman
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments. I will definitely be making this soup again for future gatherings.


Marlon Maldonado
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen pumpkin, which makes it a great option for a quick and easy meal. I also appreciate that the recipe is vegetarian, so I can serve it to my meat-eating and vegetar


Kha Kha
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this soup changed my mind. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the split peas added a nice heartiness. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone, even if they're not a fan of pumpkin.


Michael Moore
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the pumpkin and split peas were perfectly balanced, and the herbs added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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