Pumpkin Soup with Herbes de Provence

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 10/19/2011

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Herbes de Provence is a blend of herbs most commonly used in southern France. It contributes to this masterfully fine and delicious pumpkin soup. In no time at all, you'll be sitting down to savor a bowl for yourself. Today, soup works as a dinner course or a meal in itself; for a leisurely meal and on- the-go.

  • Servings: Serves 6 - 8
  • Prep Time: Less than 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Soup

Ingredients

1 large Spanish onion cut in 1/4-in.  dice
1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, minced
6 fresh cloves of garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. Herbes de Provence
2 25-oz. cans of plain pumpkin
48-64 oz. of chicken or vegetable broth (more or less liquid for preferred consistency)
1/4 cup honey

Directions

Preheat an 8-qt. stock pot on medium heat for two to three minutes. Add the oil to the pan and let it heat. Add onions, ginger, garlic and Herbes de Provence to the pan and sauté until the onions are transparent. Add the pumpkin and gradually add the broth until the desired consistency is reached. Add the honey. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes and serve.

Optional: Garnish with a drizzle of plain, low-fat yogurt and/or toasted slice almonds.

Recipe was created for our Calphalon 8-qt. stock pot.