Creamy Pumpkin and Vegetable Soup with Herb Croutons

Introduction:
This Creamy Pumpkin and Vegetable Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. It’s rich, velvety, and packed with the earthy flavor of pumpkin. Topped with crispy herb croutons, it’s a wholesome meal that warms you up from the inside out!

Ingredients:

500g pumpkin, peeled and diced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 carrot, sliced

1 celery stalk, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Herb Croutons:

2 cups cubed bread (preferably a day or two old)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make:

Cook the Soup: