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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Gnocchi

A smooth and full-flavored creamy pumpkin soup enhanced with a sharp savoriness from blue cheese sauce, perfect for cozy fall evenings or as an elegant appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups pumpkin puree
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  2. Add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  3. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a separate pot, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and blue cheese into the soup until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
  6. Add cooked gnocchi to the soup and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh sage leaves.

Notes

This soup balances the sweetness of pumpkin with the tangy richness of blue cheese, making it a unique and comforting fall dish. For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit any meat-based ingredients.

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