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Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp and Cream, a step-by-step recipe with photos from Artdarina
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · Russia · 3 min ·

Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp and Cream, a step-by-step recipe with photos from Artdarina

Pumpkin soup is eaten everywhere – in Europe, Asia, America, Australia, and even Africa. Pumpkin soup is most often made into a creamy soup. Pumpkin soup variations – with rice, cheese, and wine –...

Pumpkin dishes are very popular all over the world. In Europe, pumpkin is used to make soups, casseroles, mashed potatoes, and salads, and in Styria, Austria, you can even enjoy pumpkin schnapps and pumpkin coffee. In Armenia, pumpkin...

Pumpkin is a symbol of autumn abundance and the fertile power of the earth. It's no wonder that the North American Indians, where pumpkins originated, used them in their rituals for prosperity and abundance. In the Chinese system of Feng Shui, pumpkins are used to attract wealth and prosperity to the home. So, pumpkin is more than just soup, pie, or porridge.

When you're tired of your usual shchi and borscht dishes and craving something exotic, try our recipe for pumpkin soup with shrimp and coconut milk. This dish will be especially popular with fans of Asian cuisine: its flavor is spicy, piquant, and rich. And if you didn't know that pumpkin pairs perfectly with shrimp, now's the time to find out! Especially since the dish is quite simple and quick to prepare. Pumpkin soup with shrimp and coconut milk also has wonderful warming properties, making it the perfect lunch during the colder months.

Creamy pumpkin soup is sure to surprise all fans of the classic version of this dish. It would seem that there's nothing new to invent here... But we tried, and everything worked out perfectly! It turns out that the spiced whipped cream in the hot soup enriches the dish's familiar sweet flavor, turning it into a true culinary masterpiece. Important: be sure to use smoked paprika in pumpkin soup: it enhances its warming properties and imparts a unique aroma.

Classic pumpkin soup remains a firm favorite, despite the recent explosion of variations. The reasons for sticking with the traditional version are obvious! Pumpkin soup is fairly simple and quick to prepare, and doesn't require expensive ingredients. You can even serve it with regular sour cream from the convenience store instead of cream. Despite its affordability, classic pumpkin soup is very filling and delicious, making it a favorite of almost everyone!

Our recipe for a dietary pumpkin soup is for those trying to eat healthy and watch their figure. It's unique, unlike any other similar recipe. What's the difference? The vegetables are roasted first, which gives it a rich flavor. Incidentally, we use a whole head of garlic, not just a clove. And that's no mistake! Roasting the garlic loses its pungent properties, but instead adds a pleasant, sweet, buttery flavor and a delicate aroma that perfectly complement the overall concept of the recipe. Furthermore, this dietary pumpkin soup is easy to digest, contains no animal products, and is low in calories. Basically, it's pure pleasure and unquestionably healthy!

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