Just in time for the cozy fall season, Viking River Cruises is sharing their Pumpkin Soup, part of their Viking Recipe Collection. This no-cream recipe is nutritious as well as flavorful, a perfect appetizer or main dish to get you ready for those chilly fall evenings. Enjoy!
Viking’s Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
- 2 T (29 ml) olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 med yellow onion, minced
- 2 29-oz (822-g) cans pumpkin purée
- ½ tsp (30 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (0.7 g) pepper
- 1 tsp (2½ g) ground cumin
- 6 C (1,420 ml) low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- ¾ C (135 g) grated parmesan cheese
Garnish
- ½ C (60 g) sour cream
- ¼ C (30 g) candied walnuts
- Small thyme sprigs
- Parmesan shavings
Directions
Sauté shallots and onions in olive oil in a large saucepan on medium high until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, salt, pepper, cumin and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parmesan. To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish.
- Prep time: 5 minutes.
- Cook time: 15 minutes.
- Makes 6 servings.
Enjoy, and let us know what you think!
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