German Pumpkin Soup

The secret ingredient to this delicious German soup is celery root.

Celery root is an important ingredient in a lot of German soups. It is not a nice-looking root, but the taste is amazing and gives a wonderful flavor to your soup.

How is pumpkin soup called in German?

Pumpkin Soup is called "Kürbissuppe".

How to pronounce "Kürbissuppe"?

Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Kürbissuppe" in German.

How to make German Pumpkin Soup from Scratch Video Tutorial

Authentic German Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Recipe

German Pumpkin Soup

Angela Schofield

This comforting German pumpkin soup is like a warm hug and is perfect choice that the whole family loves.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Soups

Cuisine German

Servings 8 Portions

Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 medium Ambercup pumpkin alternatively your favorite pumpkin
• 1 medium Carnival squash alternatively your favorite pumpkin
• 2 onions
• 2-3 large carrots
• 1 stalk leek
• ½ head celeriac
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. garlic paste or 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
• salt pepper to taste
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• 200 ml heavy cream
• pumpkin seed oil optional garnish
• roasted pumpkin seeds optional garnish

Instructions

 

• Peel celery root, carrots and onions cut roughly.
• Cut the leek and rinse under cold water.
• Depending on your preferences wash or peel the pumpkins, remove the core and cube roughly.
• In a large pot melt butter and vegetable on medium-high heat.
• Add the pre-cut vegetable and garlic paste and fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add salt, pepper and pumpkin cubes.
• Stir well and cover with water.
• Cover with a lid and simmer on medium heat for about 45 – 60 min.
• Puree the soup with a hand blender to desired consistency. Add water if needed.
• Add the nutmeg and stir well. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour in heavy cream and let simmer on low heat for about 15 min.
• Sprinkle with a tsp. of heavy cream, pumpkin seed oil and roasted pumpkin seeds right before serving.

Notes

Serve with homemade German bread or rolls.

Nutrition

Yield: 1 PortionCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 12gFiber: 8gSugar: 20gNet Carbohydrates: 27g

Keyword easy, pumpkin soup

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Serving Tip

Sprinkle with a tsp. of heavy cream, pumpkin seed oil and roasted pumpkin seeds right before serving.