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Delicious Pumpkin Spice French Toast Recipe for Cozy Fall Mornings

delicious, pumpkin, spice, french — The Ultimate Comfort Soup for Cozy Evenings: A Comprehensive Guide

delicious, pumpkin, spice, french combines heartiness, warmth, and nutrition in one bowl. This guide reveals how to make the perfect winter soup — comforting, wholesome, and deeply flavorful, crafted with chef-level technique and family-friendly ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup cooked barley or rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or a few sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree optional; 100% pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend optional; divided use
  • crème fraîche or heavy cream optional; for finishing

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5–7 minutes until translucent and soft. Stir in garlic and celery; cook 3–5 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  2. Add carrots and pour in broth. If using pumpkin puree, stir it in now. Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. If using pumpkin spice, add 1/2 tsp now. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender; skim any foam as needed.
  3. Stir in cooked barley or rice and simmer 5–10 minutes to warm through and meld flavors. Add remaining 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice if using. Remove bay leaf (and thyme sprigs if used). Adjust salt and pepper. For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup or swirl in crème fraîche/heavy cream just before serving.

Notes

Tip: Always start with fresh vegetables and a quality low-sodium stock for the best flavor foundation.

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