Different Toppings For Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is a wonderful creamy dish to serve on its own or as an appetizer. However, how do you make it special? It is only a simple pureed soup. There is nothing remarkable about how it looks. To liven it up, you may consider topping your soup with a little something to make it more elegant and inviting.

You can use a lot of different things as a topping for soup. The first thing most people think of is an herb. Floating a sprig of thyme, chives, basil, or parsley can be an obvious and attractive choice. Make sure you choose one that complements your soup’s flavor. Herbs will add color and texture to the appearance of your dish. You can also chop up herbs into fine pieces and sprinkle them on top of your soup. Parsley, chives, and cilantro are often chopped this way before adding to the soup.

Spices are another great choice for topping pumpkin soup. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg on the top. Other options include cayenne powder, chili powder, ginger, coriander, allspice, cumin, or curry. They all add a bit to the flavor of the soup as well as make an attractive pattern on the top of the soup.

The classic topping for traditional pumpkin soup is a dollop of sour cream. You can also pour just a dab of heavy cream in the center and swirl it like they do on a latte. Crme fraiche, yogurt, and grated cheddar cheese are also possible toppings that will mix in well with pumpkin soup. For that matter, when you make a sweet chilled pumpkin soup, you could put in a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or vanilla flavored whipped cream.

For a topping that gives texture, sprinkle the top with a few seeds or dried fruits. A small amount of dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds or chopped apple or apricot may make the perfect presentation. Sprinkle some roasted pumpkin seeds in the center of your bowl. They are very appropriate and give a nice crunch.

If you are serving a spicy pumpkin soup, you can choose from a complementary spice to sprinkle on top or maybe you want to choose something from the dairy section to help cool your guest’s palate. A pair of chives tied into a simple knot to keep them together looks lovely and does not affect the flavor of your soup. It can easily be removed by your guest as they are eating without a mess.

Another way to improve your presentation is to use elegant bowls or even make bowls out of small pumpkin shells. There is something fitting about eating pumpkin soup out of a pumpkin shell. On the other hand, this may be a bit much if you are making a formal meal. A simple soup bowl would be more appropriate.

When you are worried about presenting your pumpkin soup, be careful not to overdo it. Do not use too many different toppings at once. Do not choose an inappropriate bowl for the occasion. You want your guests to ooh and ahh over your efforts, not get overwhelmed.

With all the recipes for creamy pumpkin soups out there, you can easily make a different one each time you make this soup. All are very easy to make, so it can be put together at the last minute. Try a pumpkin soup tonight and see how your family likes it!