Pumpkin soup with garlic

Description

A hearty first course. Pumpkin is a luxurious vegetable. It has a rich color that doesn't fade when cooked. Pumpkin contains beneficial vitamins and is easily absorbed by the body. Pumpkin soup with garlic is quick and simple to prepare. You don't need to spend half a day at the stove to treat yourself and your family to a bright and delicious dish. Just half an hour—and a signature first course will appear on your table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Take a shallow saucepan, heat it, and add oil. Cut the onion into cubes and add to the saucepan, sauté until soft. Add chopped garlic and sauté for one to two minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut the pumpkin into 1.5-centimeter cubes, sprinkle with salt, and add to the onion and garlic. Fry for about two minutes. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over medium heat for ten minutes, until the pumpkin becomes soft.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add broth or water, cover the soup with a lid, and wait for it to boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the dish from the heat and transfer it to a blender container. Blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Once whipped to a puree-like consistency, transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and heat it. Add milk, salt, pepper, cumin or coriander, stir thoroughly, and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered over low heat for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Then let the soup sit for a few minutes. The dish is ready. Enjoy!