Autumn marks the start of a truly magical season at Appartement Haus Bergland in Söll. The picturesque magic of autumn on the Wilder Kaiser not only brings with it spectacular displays of color, but also the culinary delights of pumpkin, which is now being harvested by local farmers. In keeping with this, we are celebrating Pumpkin Day on October 26 – a perfect opportunity to present you with a hearty recipe for delicious pumpkin cream soup that should be a staple in every autumn kitchen.

1. what makes the pumpkin so special?

The pumpkin, an autumn favorite not only because of its bright colors, is also a real health booster and is therefore often enjoyed as cream of pumpkin soup. With up to 90 percent water, pumpkin is extremely low in calories and contains just 25 kilocalories per 100 grams. It is rich in important nutrients such as beta-carotene, which is not only known for its anti-inflammatory properties, but also strengthens the immune system and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and eye problems. Fiber in pumpkin also ensures long-lasting satiety and aids digestion – ideal for a balanced diet.

2nd recipe: Cream of pumpkin soup – an autumn classic

Ingredients for the pumpkin cream soup:

for 4 persons:

• 1 large onion and 2 cloves of garlic
• 600 g pumpkin (e.g. Hokkaido or butternut)
• 50 ml olive oil
• 20 g butter
• 100 ml white wine
• 600 ml vegetable or chicken stock
• ¼ tsp salt and 1 large pinch of pepper
• 200 ml cream
• 4 tbsp sour cream
• 4 tsp pumpkin seed oil
• A few roasted pumpkin seeds to garnish

Preparation of the pumpkin cream soup:

• Preparation: Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Wash the pumpkin, cut in half, remove the seeds and cut into cubes about 2 x 2 cm in size.
• Fry: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan. First fry half of the pumpkin cubes for about 3-4 minutes. Then add the onion and garlic and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Deglaze with white wine and reduce almost completely.
• Cook and puree: Add the remaining pumpkin cubes, pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the pumpkin is soft. Pour in the cream and puree the soup with a hand blender until smooth.
• Serve: Serve the soup in deep plates. Place a spoonful of sour cream in the center of each plate and drizzle with pumpkin seed oil. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious recipe for pumpkin cream soup, straight from the kitchen of our Aparthotel Bergland, your vacation apartment in the Wilder Kaiser region. This is not only delicious in the fall months. You can also prepare them during your winter vacation at Appartement Haus Bergland in Söll in your favorite vacation apartment.

We at Appartement Haus Bergland in Söll am Wilden Kaiser wish you lots of fun preparing them! Enjoy the taste and the diversity of fall at the Wilder Kaiser!

Sources:

https://www.aok.de/pk/magazin/ernaehrung/lebensmittel/was-macht-kuerbis-gesund/