The best homemade creamy soup recipes – a light and comforting evening meal for winter dinners

The fall-winter season is the time when we appreciate more the cocooning of the family home, surrounding ourselves with objects that make us comfortable is particularly important at this time. A cozy plaid, soft cushion, some candles but also a hot and comforting little dish to feast all our senses. And is there anything better than a winter soup or a creamy soup to warm us during the cold days? In order to help you cook the best light evening meal, here are some great suggestions for trying creamy soup recipes to lick your fingers.

Several ideas for making creamy soup recipes with your favorite seasonal vegetables

Cream of pumpkin soup – a recipe of ArchZine Studios

Ingredients needed:

• 15 g coconut oil
• 1 chopped onion
• ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 500 g sliced ​​pumpkin
• 2 carrots
• fresh rosemary
• water
• 200 ml coconut milk

Creamy soup recipes – pumpkin soup presented step by step

Preparation:

1. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil and then add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, cumin and turmeric. Mix the spices well.
2. Then add the sliced ​​pumpkin and carrots. Stir again. Pour the water, to cover the vegetables, put a sprig of fresh rosemary on top and cover. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until tender.
3. Season with pepper and pour in the coconut milk.
4. Purée mixture with a blender and remove from heat.
5. To make a nice presentation, pour in a carved pumpkin.

Melt butter

Cook onion

Add spices

Mix well

Add the pumpkin slices

Cover

Add the coconut milk

Puree

Prepare the presentation 

Nom, nom!

Cream of butternut squash soup – super easy

Ingredients needed:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces)
• 1 medium-sized onion
• 1 apple peeled, seeded and cut
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 kg (8-9 cups) of butternut squash, diced about 2.5 cm
• 4 cups chicken broth

Creamy butternut and apple soup with just 7 ingredients!

Preparation:

In a slow cooker

1. In a frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the onion for about 2-3 minutes over low heat and until golden brown.
2. Add the apple and sauté for another 1 minute or so. Add remaining butter, melt, then season with pepper and salt.
3. Place in slow cooker and add butternut squash and chicken broth.
4. Cover and cook until soft – 6 to 8 hours on low heat or 4 to 6 hours on high heat.

Stove

1. In a pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté the onion for about 2-3 minutes over low heat and until golden.
2. Then, add the apple and sauté for another 1 minute or so. Add remaining butter, melt, then season with pepper and salt.
3. Add squash and broth.
4. Reduce to low heat, cover the pot and let simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Mash the soup:

1. Using an immersion blender, purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and add more broth or water, if necessary.
2. Serve in a bowl, accompanied by bread.

The perfect soup for an autumn dinner

© platedcravings.com

Cream of leek and potatoes

Ingredients needed: 

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 leeks (white and light green only) – rinsed, cut in half lengthwise and chopped
• 1 onion cut into small cubes
• 2 russet potatoes peeled and diced
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• ground pepper and salt to taste
• corn croutons

Preparation:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the leek, onions and potatoes and cook, stirring regularly until tender (about ten minutes).
2. Add chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes).
3. Add peas and continue cooking for another minute.
4. Remove the soup from the heat and purée. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with the croutons.

Leek soup with super creamy potatoes 

© twoofakindcooks.com

Creamy broccoli soup recipe

Ingredients needed:

• 1 bunch of broccoli
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup spinach (thawed)
• a handful of chopped parsley
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 tablespoons natural Greek yoghurt
• 1/3 cup grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar or other)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ground pepper

Cream of broccoli soup with fresh carrots

Preparation:

1. Place carrots, onions, spinach, celery stalks and garlic in a medium sized soup pot and cover with broth.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and simmer another 5 minutes.
4. Pour cheese and parsley, season with salt and pepper and mix with a hand mixer.
5. Add the yogurt and stir well to incorporate.
6. Pour in small bowls and serve hot.

A creamy green soup to fill you up with energy

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Creamy tomatoes and basil soup

Ingredients needed:

• 1 1/3 kg of tomatoes (including 900 g of Roma cut in half and the rest – cherry tomatoes)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6-10 cloves of garlic
• 3 large carrots cut in half
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• pepper and salt
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 / 4-1 / 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2-4 tablespoons basil pesto

Creamy tomatoes with basil for a refined taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180º C.
2. Store tomatoes, onions, garlic and carrots in a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil, season with pepper and salt and mix well.
3. Bake for about an hour, not forgetting to stir halfway.
4.  Place the vegetables together with the juice in a blender and mix until soft.
5. Pour the mashed potatoes in a Dutch oven and heat over low heat. Add the chicken broth and let heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Serve in bowls and garnish with a dash of balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, pesto and some fresh basil.

© littlespicejar.com

Creamy chestnut soup recipe 

Ingredients needed:

• 4 bacon strips, diced
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 sliced ​​carrot
• 2 small shallots coarsely chopped
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 small leek cut (about a cup)
• kosher salt and ground pepper
• 5 cups chicken broth
• canned chestnuts (400-500 g)
• 1/2 cup thick cream
• fresh cream, chopped chives and grated nutmeg to garnish

Preparation:

1. Place the bacon in a large saucepan and cook until crisp (8 to 10 minutes). Carry the bacon on a bottom plate covered with paper towels (to absorb oil), keeping a teaspoon of the oil anyway. In the same saucepan, melt butter and add carrot, celery, leek and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until tender and golden (8 to 10 minutes).
2. Add broth and chestnuts to the pan. Simmer, half cover and cook until all ingredients are tender (about 30 minutes). Let cool a little and puree in a blender, until a creamy consistency is achieved. Return to the saucepan, add the cream and heat. Add more stock, if necessary.
3. Season with salt and pepper and serve in cups. Garnish with reserved bacon, crème fraîche, chives and a little nutmeg.

Cream of chestnut soup with a crisp topping

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Mushroom soup recipe

Ingredients needed:

• 450 g of crimini mushrooms cleaned and minced
• 450 g assorted mushrooms
• 2 chopped shallots
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 tablespoons garlic cloves
• 10 branches of fresh thyme
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 8 cup of vegetable broth
• 2 cup thick cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Start by preparing the mushrooms by cleaning them with a damp paper towel. To this end, gently rub the parts in top and around the stem. Do not soak in water!
2. Heat two tablespoons of butter in a pan and add the assorted mushrooms with 2 sprigs of thyme and a pinch of salt. Bake until tender and set aside.
3. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter and add the chopped shallots and crimini mushrooms. Cook until shallots and mushrooms are tender, stirring until mushroom liquid begins to evaporate (5-7 minutes).
4. Add the minced garlic and the leaves of 8 thyme branches. Stir until spices are fragrant (only for a few minutes), being careful not to burn garlic.
5. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and flour to coat the mixture.
6. Pour broth gradually while stirring.
7. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then lower and remove from heat.
8. Using a hand blender, puree or blend to desired consistency. Return the pot to the heat with the mushroom mixture and the 2 cups thick cream. Season with pepper and salt to taste.

Mushroom soup recipe simple to prepare

© cosetteskitchen.com

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