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Mary Berry Pumpkin Soup

Mary Berry Pumpkin Soup
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Mary Berry’s Pumpkin Soup is a creamy blended soup made with fresh pumpkin, onions, garlic, carrots, and stock. It’s often finished with cream or milk to create a rich, silky texture. The soup strikes the perfect balance between sweetness from the pumpkin and savoury depth from herbs and stock, making it both hearty and wholesome.

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin – 1kg, peeled, deseeded, and cubed

  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp

  • Butter – 1 tbsp

  • Onion – 1 large, chopped

  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced

  • Carrot – 1 medium, diced

  • Vegetable or chicken stock – 1 litre (4 cups)

  • Double cream – 100ml

  • Fresh thyme – 1 tsp (or ½ tsp dried)

  • Ground nutmeg – a pinch

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste

  • Pumpkin seeds or cream – for garnish

(Optional: add a small potato for a thicker texture or a dash of curry powder for a spiced version.)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pumpkin and vegetables

Peel and cube the pumpkin, chop the onion and carrot, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the aromatics

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrot, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned.

Step 3: Add the pumpkin and seasonings

Add the pumpkin cubes, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables in the oil and herbs.

Step 4: Add stock and simmer

Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 5: Blend until smooth

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Use a hand blender or stand blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy. For an extra silky texture, strain it through a fine sieve.

Step 6: Add cream and finish

Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the cream, and warm gently for a few minutes without boiling. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7: Serve and garnish

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with toasted pumpkin seeds, a swirl of cream, or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crusty bread for a comforting meal.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-pumpkin-soup/