Creamy Pumpkin Soup (Ciorbă de Dovleac)
Ciorbă de Dovleac is a traditional Romanian creamy pumpkin soup that is perfect for the fall season. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to make and sure to warm you up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the diced pumpkin, carrots, and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large pot Immersion blender
Tools
Knife Cutting board Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the creamy pumpkin soup with crusty bread or croutons for a delicious meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can roast the diced pumpkin in the oven before adding it to the soup.
Cost
$10