Description
A silky smooth pumpkin soup blended with savory spices, tender shredded turkey, and a touch of cream. Topped with pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs for the perfect fall meal.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups pumpkin purée
4 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 cup shredded cooked turkey
½ cup heavy cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Toppings: pumpkin seeds, parsley, cream drizzle
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a pot. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Stir in pumpkin purée, broth, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to simmer.
3. Blend soup until smooth with an immersion blender.
4. Stir in shredded turkey and cream. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
5. Serve hot with garnishes of choice.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for cream.
Freeze without cream, then add when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: pumpkin turkey soup, creamy pumpkin soup, leftover turkey recipe, fall soup, healthy comfort food