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Creamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup Recipe Easy Perfect Fall Comfort Food

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A cozy, creamy pumpkin soup slow-cooked to perfection with fresh sage, ideal for chilly fall evenings. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers a smooth, velvety texture with a subtle herbal note.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (900g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh roasted)
  • 4 cups (960ml) vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • About 10 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or coconut cream (can substitute Greek yogurt for lighter creaminess)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, fresh sage sprigs

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh sage leaves, cooking an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the sautéed onion, garlic, and sage to the slow cooker.
  4. Add 4 cups pumpkin puree and 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and pumpkin to soften.
  7. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender carefully.
  8. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for richness.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
  10. Serve warm, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, or fresh sage leaves if desired.

Notes

Sautéing onion, garlic, and sage before slow cooking unlocks deeper flavor. Add cream at the end to avoid curdling. Use caution when blending hot soup to avoid splatters. If soup tastes flat after blending, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens it. Soup can be thinned with broth or water if too thick. For vegan version, use coconut cream and vegetable broth. Soup can be cooked on stove for 45 minutes to 1 hour if no slow cooker is available.

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