Savory Pumpkin Soup

This fragrant, creamy soup is a wonderful way to warm up during the holidays. Fresh herbs mildly complement the flavor of pumpkin. Mozzarella cheese is melted throughout, and toasted almonds add a pleasant crunch.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup sour cream, for topping
• 5 cups pumpkin puree
• 4 ounces dry pasta
• ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
• ¼ cup cilantro, minced
• ¼ cup toasted almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, mix the pumpkin, vegetable broth, heavy cream, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta. Cook 12 minutes, or until pasta is tender but firm. Reduce heat to simmer.

Step 2

Stir in pumpkin pie spice, parsley and cilantro. Slowly stir butter, plain yogurt and sour cream into the mixture, making sure they do not curdle. Stir in the cheese, allowing it to melt. Serve topped with nuts.