{"id":6325,"date":"2025-07-11T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T07:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/how-to-prepare-pumpkin-and-potato-cream-soup\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:34:42","slug":"how-to-prepare-pumpkin-and-potato-cream-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-pumpkin-and-potato-cream-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Pumpkin and Potato Cream Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When autumn arrives with its warm colors and intense aromas, nothing warms the heart like a homemade <strong>pumpkin and potato cream soup<\/strong>. If we also add carrots, the result is a soft, enveloping, nutritious and light cream, perfect as seasonal comfort food. In this recipe we show you how to make a <strong>pumpkin, potato and carrot cream soup<\/strong> with a balanced taste, enriched with a drizzle of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/\">Contedoro extra virgin olive oil<\/a><\/strong>, which with its fruity flavor completes the dish with elegance.  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343e3d;color:#343e3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-pumpkin-and-potato-cream-soup\/#Variation_cream_or_puree\" >Variation: cream or pur\u00e9e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-pumpkin-and-potato-cream-soup\/#Contedoro_Recipe_wellness_in_every_spoonful\" >Contedoro Recipe: wellness in every spoonful<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Index\"><\/span>Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ingredienti-per-4-persone\">Ingredients for 4 servings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#preparazione\">Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#come-servire-la-vellutata\">How to serve the cream soup<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#una-ricetta-genuina-con-un-ingrediente-speciale\">A genuine recipe with a special ingredient<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#variante-crema-o-passato\">Variation: cream or pur\u00e9e?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ricetta-contedoro-benessere-in-ogni-cucchiaio\">Contedoro Recipe: wellness in every spoonful<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredienti-per-4-persone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_for_4_servings\"><\/span>Ingredients for 4 servings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>400 g yellow pumpkin (already cleaned)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 medium potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 golden onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>700 ml vegetable broth (or hot salted water)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contedoro extra virgin olive oil to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh rosemary (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkin seeds or croutons for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"preparazione\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wash and peel the <strong>potatoes<\/strong> and <strong>carrots<\/strong>, then cut them into rounds. Do the same with the <strong>pumpkin<\/strong>, removing the skin and seeds, then cut it into cubes. In a large pot, pour a generous drizzle of <strong>Contedoro EVO oil<\/strong> and slowly saut\u00e9 the finely chopped onion until golden. When golden, add the cut vegetables, mix well and let them flavor for a few minutes. Cover everything with hot broth and cook over medium heat for about 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point blend everything with an immersion blender until you obtain a <strong>smooth and creamy soup<\/strong>. Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste. If you want an extra aromatic touch, you can add a sprig of <strong>fresh rosemary<\/strong> during cooking (to be removed before blending).  <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"come-servire-la-vellutata\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_serve_the_cream_soup\"><\/span>How to serve the cream soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve your <strong>pumpkin, carrot and potato cream soup<\/strong> piping hot, garnished with a raw drizzle of high-quality <strong>extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> and, if desired, with toasted pumpkin seeds, bread croutons or a sprinkling of Parmesan. It can become a perfect first course in an autumn menu or a light and healthy dinner. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images.jpeg 678w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"una-ricetta-genuina-con-un-ingrediente-speciale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_genuine_recipe_with_a_special_ingredient\"><\/span>A genuine recipe with a special ingredient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>pumpkin and potato cream soup<\/strong> is only apparently simple: everything revolves around the quality of the ingredients. <strong>Contedoro extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>, obtained from hand-picked olives and cold-pressed in our mill, gives the dish a perfect balance between sweetness and intensity, enhancing the taste of the vegetables without covering it. <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"variante-crema-o-passato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variation_cream_or_puree\"><\/span>Variation: cream or pur\u00e9e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This preparation can also be served as <strong>pumpkin and potato cream<\/strong>, <strong>carrot and potato pur\u00e9e<\/strong> or <strong>light autumn vegetable soup<\/strong>. Simply vary the amount of broth or add other seasonal vegetables such as leeks or celery. <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"ricetta-contedoro-benessere-in-ogni-cucchiaio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contedoro_Recipe_wellness_in_every_spoonful\"><\/span>Contedoro Recipe: wellness in every spoonful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A humble dish but rich in nutrients, perfect for adults and children. In every spoonful you find the <strong>sweetness of pumpkin<\/strong>, the <strong>consistency of potatoes<\/strong>, the <strong>color of carrots<\/strong> and the bold and aromatic touch of <strong>Contedoro EVO oil<\/strong>. A genuine soup, perfect for warming the coldest evenings and nourishing the body with simple but extraordinary ingredients.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try our recipe and tell us how it turned out! If you love <strong>authentic Mediterranean cuisine<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/negozio\/\">visit the Contedoro shop<\/a> to discover the perfect oil for your seasonal recipes. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When autumn arrives with its warm colors and intense aromas, nothing warms the heart like a homemade pumpkin and potato cream soup. If we also add carrots, the result is a soft, enveloping, nutritious and light cream, perfect as seasonal comfort food. 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