Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6g black tea powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 medium-sized pumpkin (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese for a contrasting flavor
Instructions:
Prepare the Black Tea Marinade:
- In a small bowl, mix the black tea powder with the boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for 3-4 minutes, then strain and let it cool. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the pumpkin soup.
- Cook the Pumpkin: 2. In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly. 4. Add the cubed pumpkin to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Infuse with Black Tea: 5. Pour the cooled black tea marinade into the pot with the pumpkin mixture.
- Create the Soup Base: 6. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. 7. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pumpkin is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the Soup: 8. Carefully transfer the cooked pumpkin mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. If using a blender, work in batches and be cautious when blending hot liquids.
- Season and Finish: 9. Return the puréed soup to the pot and add the heavy cream, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine and heat through, but do not let it boil. 10. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: 11. Ladle the creamy pumpkin soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
- Enjoy your Creamy Pumpkin Soup with a hint of black tea flavor, perfec