Pumpkin Soup with Brown Butter and Sage
Pumpkin Soup with Brown Butter and Sage is a delightful autumn dish that envelops your senses with its creamy texture and rich flavors. This velvety soup combines the natural sweetness of fresh pumpkin with the nutty aroma of brown butter and fragrant sage, making it perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, this recipe will warm your heart as you savor each comforting spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the pumpkin. If using canned pumpkin puree, skip this step.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the cubed pumpkin and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer; cook for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly before blending until smooth.
- In a separate pan, melt remaining butter until golden brown. Add sage leaves until crispy.
- Pour blended soup back into the pot; stir in cream or coconut milk and drizzle with browned butter and sage before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg