Pumpkin Soup with Apple – German-Inspired

Atsuko

July 24, 2023

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

This soup, called Kürbissuppe mit Apfel in German, is made using an orange pumpkin called Hokkaido 🎃, commonly sold in Germany. Does it sound similar to the chestnut pumpkin in Japan? Pumpkin and apple? It may seem like an unexpected combination, but apples are a versatile fruit that also shine in soups. The result is an addictive flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness of pumpkin with the gentle acidity of apple.🍎

Expense

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Preparation

50 mins

Baking time

Rest Time

Ingredients

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people:

1 of Pumpkin (approx. 600 g)
120 g of Onion (1–2 pieces)
1 of Apple
2 tablespoons of Butter or Coconut Oil (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon of Sugar
An appropriate amount of Salt
An appropriate amount of Pepper
3 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar or White Wine Vinegar (add to your preference)
2 to 3 teaspoons of Bouillon (according to the amount of water)
600–800 ml of Water

How to make it:

1/Prepare the Pumpkin: Peel the skin, remove the seeds, and cut the pumpkin into small pieces.

2/ Chop the Onion: Finely chop the onions.

3/ Prepare the Apple: Cut the apple into small pieces (you can leave the skin on or remove it, depending on your preference).

4/ Sauté the Onion: Put butter in a pot and fry the onions until fragrant.
5/ Add Pumpkin and Apple: Add the pumpkin, apple, and sugar, then continue to fry for another 5 minutes.

6/ Simmer the Soup: Add apple cider vinegar, water, and bouillon. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the ingredients are soft.

7/ Blend Until Smooth: Turn off the heat, remove the pot from the stove, and use a hand blender to puree the ingredients until smooth.
8/ Finish and Season: Return the pot to the heat, season with salt and pepper, and it’s ready to serve!

🌟Tips for Serving and Enjoying🌟

⭐️ Add the Perfect Finishing Touch
Top your soup with fresh herbs such as parsley, or add a little crunch with walnuts or pumpkin seeds. A spoonful of fresh cream or sour cream also brings a lovely richness.

⭐️ Serve with Your Favorite Bread
Enjoy it with bread like toasted baguette — perfect for dipping into the creamy soup.

⭐️ Great Hot or Cold
This soup is just as delicious served chilled in summer as it is warm and cozy in winter.

⭐️A Family Favorite Lunch Idea
If you have a soup jar, it makes a great lunch to take along.
One day, my daughter had a taste of this soup that her friend brought to school. She loved it so much that she asked for the recipe — and that’s how I started making it at home. Since then, it has become one of our family’s favorite soups.