Pumpkin Soup with Spider Web Topping Recipe
Warm, creamy, and with just the right hint of spice, this pumpkin soup is a cozy dish with a hauntingly fun presentation. A little coconut milk creates a spider web pattern on top, making this a great dish for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (plus extra for the spider web design)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
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Sauté Aromatics:
In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they’re soft and fragrant. -
Add Pumpkin and Spices:
Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This lets the spices infuse into the pumpkin, adding depth to the flavor. -
Add Broth and Simmer:
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. -
Blend and Add Coconut Milk:
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer it to a blender in batches. Stir in the coconut milk until the soup reaches a creamy texture, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Creating the Spider Web Topping
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Prepare the Coconut Milk:
Pour a little extra coconut milk into a piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy application. -
Draw the Web:
On each bowl of soup, draw a small circle in the center with the coconut milk, followed by two larger circles around it. Then, drag a toothpick from the center to the outer edge, creating a web effect.
Presentation Tips
Serve the Pumpkin Soup in dark bowls to make the spider web stand out. Add a mini plastic spider or croutons for a playful Halloween touch. For an added Halloween vibe, consider using All Cotton and Linen’s Halloween tablecloths or black cloth napkins to bring the table together with a spooky yet elegant style.
Halloween Table Styling
The warm orange of the soup looks great on a table set with All Cotton and Linen’s Halloween placemats and napkins. Their black-and-orange themes or autumn-toned kitchen towels create a beautifully coordinated, seasonal atmosphere that complements your Halloween dishes.
