Usher in Cool Weather with Easy Pumpkin Soup

(Family Features) Pumpkin may be a classic fall flavor, but there’s no reason you can’t satisfy your craving for savory comfort foods all year long.

Forget spiced latte; with its wholesome nutrition and plenty of earthy flavor, pumpkin is the perfect ingredient for all kinds of flavorful dishes. It may inspire a warm, fall feeling but it’s much more than a seasonal product. Pumpkin puree can be enjoyed all year long mixed into your favorite baked goods, stirred into chilis or even scooped into your morning smoothie.

The smooth, creamy texture of Green Giant 100% Pure Pumpkin, made in the United States with premium quality in mind, is a go-to ingredient for a variety of recipes, including this heartwarming and simple Pumpkin Soup. Simply simmer the pumpkin puree with coconut cream, vegetable stock, garlic and ginger for a soup that is comfort in a bowl.

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Pumpkin Soup

Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

• 1 can (15 ounces) Green Giant 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• coconut rice, for serving (optional)
• bread, for serving (optional)

1. In saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin, coconut cream, vegetable stock, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until well incorporated, cook 10 minutes.
2. Serve over coconut rice or with bread, if desired.

Notes: For an elegant garnish, top with toasted pepitas, pumpkin seeds or swirl of coconut milk.

Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months. Thaw frozen coconut ginger pumpkin soup in fridge then reheat in microwave or saucepan on stovetop.