Skip to content
Build your box — up to 24 artisan jars · Free shipping over €27Start now
First courses

Creamy pumpkin soup: three autumn versions with Cilento EVOO

The perfect pumpkin soup according to Minnelea: tonda napoletana squash, Cilento extra virgin olive oil and a spoonful of artisan pumpkin cream to finish the plate. Three variations for every occasion: traditional, spiced, and gourmet with croutons.

Total time 45min
Prep time 15min
Cooking 30min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Creamy pumpkin soup: three autumn versions with Cilento EVOO

Method

  1. Cut the pumpkin into 2 cm dice. Chop the onion. Peel the potato and cut it into chunks.
  2. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the onion and let it soften for 4-5 minutes over low heat.
  3. Add the pumpkin and the potato, stir and cook for 5 minutes to draw out the flavour.
  4. Pour in the hot stock (it should cover the pumpkin), then add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat, until the pumpkin is soft.
  5. Blend with a stick blender until velvety. If it is too thick, add more stock; if it is too thin, let it reduce for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve in warm bowls, finished with 1/2 tablespoon of Minnelea Pumpkin Cream, a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil and a turn of black pepper. Serve at once with warm croutons.