Welcome Fall with Every Spoonful
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup that captures the essence of the season. This Creamy Pumpkin-Leek Soup is the perfect blend of sweet and savory—featuring roasted pumpkin flavor, mellow leeks, fresh herbs, and a hint of maple syrup. It’s a cozy classic that tastes like fall in a bowl.
Ingredients (serves 4)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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2½ lb leeks (white/light green parts), thinly sliced (~6 cups)
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4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
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1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
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1 apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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5 tbsp maple syrup
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1½ tsp salt
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½ tsp ground cumin
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⅛–¼ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
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1½ tsp fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
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1½ tsp fresh sage
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¼ cup heavy cream, plus more for garnish
(Adapted from a popular recipe) Once Upon a Chef
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in pumpkin purée, apple, broth, maple syrup, salt, cumin, cayenne, thyme, and sage. Bring to a simmer.
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Simmer until the apple is very tender, about 15 minutes.
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Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a regular blender) to blend until smooth.
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Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and adjust seasoning.
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Garnish with a drizzle of heavy cream and a sprinkle of fresh thyme before serving.
Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin
Beloved canned pumpkin, great for both savory soups and baked goods.
Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Butternut Squash Soup –
Convenient, pre-made fall soup for those days when you want something quick.
You can also find these types of ingredients at:
Gelson’s
Known for their high-quality produce and gourmet selections; look for fresh leeks, apples, herbs, and cream.
Whole Foods Market
Great for organic pantry staples like pure maple syrup, fresh herbs, pumpkin purée, and heavy cream.
Walmart
Often carries Libby’s canned pumpkin and other staples at good prices, plus ready-made soups like the Pacific Foods option.
