Pumpkin and orange soup is a delicious preparation that combines the sweet and mild flavor of pumpkin with the citrusy and refreshing touch of orange. This recipe has its roots in traditional Latin American cuisine, especially popular in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, where pumpkin is a staple ingredient in many soups and stews. In Mexico, this dish is also known as "pumpkin cream with orange," while in Colombia it is commonly called "pumpkin soup with orange." The mix of ingredients reflects the fusion of native and European flavors, resulting in a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation, adapting to local ingredients and the tastes of each region.
Pumpkin and orange soup
How to Make Pumpkin and Orange Soup
To begin, gently sauté the onion in butter in a large saucepan until translucent.
Add the pumpkin pieces, chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar.
Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the pumpkin is cooked.
Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender, or pass it through a sieve to achieve a smooth and homogeneous texture.
Return the soup to the saucepan, add sliced orange, and gently reheat for 10 minutes.
Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy this exquisite soup, which also freezes very well for preserving and enjoying on other occasions.
Ingredients (9)
- Onion
- Butter
- Pumpkin
- Chicken broth
- Orange juice
- Orange zest
- Sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Orange
Instructions (12 steps)
- 1 Sauté the onion gently in butter in a large saucepan until translucent
- 2 Add chunks of pumpkin
- 3 broth
- 4 juice
- 5 zest
- 6 and sugar
- 7 Simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through
- 8 Purée in a food processor or blender or pass through a sieve
- 9 Return to the saucepan
- 10 add sliced orange
- 11 and gently reheat for 10 minutes
- 12 It freezes well
Nutritional Information
Calories:
1122 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
86g
Fat:
55g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
88mg