Traditional French Pumpkin Soup Recipe - 17th Century Heirloom Recipe

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Learn How to Make a Traditional French Pumpkin Soup with this 17th Century Heirloom Recipe ➡SUBSCRIBE to my channel: kzbin.info MY COOKBOOK: marysnest.com/my-cookbook/ ⬇⬇⬇ RECIPE BELOW ⬇⬇⬇ WATCH NEXT➡ kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2KhjeTjC2UdsBu4bgSIpC5&si=eHuEsO3raPFaBDRB ➡➡➡ORDER MY COOKBOOK HERE: marysnest.com/my-cookbook/ ➡My KZbin Channel Home Page: KZbin.com/MarysNest 🍎 PUMPKIN SOUP INGREDIENTS: ► 5-6 lb Cinderella pumpkin or other heirloom variety ► 8 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth ► 2 leeks ► 1 yellow onion ► 1/3 cup heavy cream ► 3 Tbs butter ► 2 Tbs olive oil ► Nutmeg ► Fresh herbs - rosemary, sage, thyme ► Salt and pepper 🍎 PRINTABLE RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS: marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-french-pumpkin-soup/ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of my links below are affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I'll receive a small commission. It does not affect the price you pay. ➡➡➡My NEW COOKBOOK is an International BESTSELLER! Thank YOU!! Order your copy here: The Modern Pioneer Cookbook: marysnest.com/my-cookbook/ ✳ MARY'S NEST AMAZON SHOP: Visit www.amazon.com/shop/marysnest ✳KITCHEN TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO ►Cuisinart Portable Burner: amzn.to/3mPNpQp ►Pumpkin Soup Pot: amzn.to/3s02p51 ►Pumpkin Soup Dish: amzn.to/3SfFs8p ►Spatula: amzn.to/475gD3j ►Peeler: amzn.to/3SfjD8T ✳ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN: ►See ALL MY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: www.amazon.com/shop/marysnest ►Favorite Aprons: www.amazon.com/shop/marysnest/list/1TY5Q86EU2YT3 ►10-Piece Glass Bowl Set: amzn.to/3gciSrB ►Chef's Knife: amzn.to/3hsfbyq ►Lodge Cast Iron Frying Pan: amzn.to/33RKkGd ✳RECOMMENDED READING: The Modern Pioneer Cookbook: amzn.to/3MBU8fo Nourishing Traditions: amzn.to/2PLIXTG ✳DISCOUNT CODES: marysnest.com/shopping-guide/ Get up to 15% off discounts from US Wellness Meats, Masontops, Cultures for Health, Farmhouse Teas, Survival Garden Seeds, Lehman's, Redmond Real Salt and More! ➡TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 6:50 Pumpkin Soup Ingredients 8:36 How to Peel a Pumpkin 13:59 How to Cut a Pumpkin 15:04 How to Make Pumpkin Soup ➡FREE 36-PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST: marysnest.com/free-traditional-foods-pantry-list/ ➡FREE 10 STEPS TO INFLATION PROOF YOUR PANTRY CHECKLIST: marysnest.com/how-to-fight-rising-grocery-prices-with-free-checklist/ ➡SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MARY'S NEST NEWSLETTER: marysnest.com/newsletter/ ➡JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin ➡RELATED VIDEOS: ▶Traditional Main Dish Meals, Sides, and Desserts Featuring American, Italian, German, and Polish Recipes and Cooking with Scraps! kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2KhjeTjC2UdsBu4bgSIpC5&si=eHuEsO3raPFaBDRB ➡POPULAR VIDEO SERIES: ▶MASTER THE BASICS OF TRADITIONAL NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS COOKING: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y ▶ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ▶HOW TO STOCK THE TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc ▶HOW TO MAKE IMMUNE BOOSTING FOODS AND HOME REMEDIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd ▶RECENT VIDEO UPLOADS: kzbin.infovideos ❤CONNECT: WEBSITE: marysnest.com/ ALL MY RECIPES and VIDEOS: marysnest.com/blog-and-videos/ Facebook: facebook.com/marysnest Instagram: instagram.com/marysnest Pinterest: pinterest.com/marysnest 📬 I'd love to hear from you! Mary's Nest P.O. Box 342001 Austin, TX 78734 Thanks for watching! Love and God Bless, Mary

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

Glad you said not to throw away the dark green leek tops. I dehydrate the green tops and powder them up for spice blends for when fresh leeks are hard to find at the stores.

[@allyscroggins9814]

We love leeks, a quick tip to get rid of the sand is after you chop it up,put it in a bowl with water and the sand sinks and the leeks float! Just swish them around a little and your food will be sand free! Love you videos, thanks for sharing!

[@melindawolfUS]

12:00 you don't need to peel a pumpkin. You can cut in half, roast cut side down on a sheet pan in the oven, and the peel will practically fall off. If you're really short on time you can even cook it in the microwave. Once it's partially cooked it's easy to scrape the pumpkin out of the skin and then cut the pieces into cubes for the soup

[@MarysNest]

Great tip, but I was hesitant to roast the pumpkin since the original recipe from the 17th century did not call for the pumpkin being roasted. But for any other recipes calling for pumpkin, this is a great tip! Love, Mary.

[@zippyzippy9577]

Life. Changing.

[@angiebee598]

I recently completed a long distance hike in rural France and nearly every garden had pumpkins and I was served pumpkin soup several times along the way. Every garden, without fail had leeks. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

[@MarysNest]

WOW!! How about that!! Love, Mary

[@nicolapicola4502]

So pleased to learn Americans eat pumpkin outside of pies! We also roast it here in New Zealand along with potatoes, whilst roasting chicken or lamb ... delicious xxx😊

[@MarysNest]

Sounds scrumptious!!

[@lf4061]

In my area of midwest U.S.A., we tend to more use butternut squash rather than pumpkin for soups and roasting with meats. We bake/roast halved acorn squash. Pumpkin is mostly just used for pie, quick bread, or muffins; or recently in coffee creamer which is my new vise 😂. Other winter squash like hubbards, et. have only been seen available here in the last few years. However, we are also open to broadening out. 😁

[@annebishop9634]

😋

[@marciaz5346]

My mother used to make a soup with chunks of pumpkin, potatoes in milk with lots of black pepper. Even as a child, I really liked it. Your soup looks delectable!

[@chrisdutson1561]

On the stove right now. What a delightful smell in the kitchen! Our family comes from France and will just love this!

[@MarysNest]

Wonderful!

[@rwatts2155]

Hi Mary. I love your videos! FYI...heirloom simply means that the fruit of the plant is just like the parent of the fruit...or the seed ...that is planted. In other words, an heirloom tomato can be any kind of tomato as long as the tomato is the same as the tomato that was grown to produce the seed of the tomato that you are eating. It means the child or product is the same as the parent. When I make the pumpkin soup I will roast the pumpkin and the aromatics ( onions and leeks ) in the oven prior to making the soup. I will also use sour cream or yogurt in the soup along with the cream. Sometimes I'll add a dash of fresh lemon or lime juice to add a dash of brightness. And the Gruyere is non-negotiable. It's a MUST. I will melt the cheese under the broiler just until it melts...I don't like for mine to be caramelized ...I prefer it with a well chilled glass of white German wine. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@cbak1819]

I just bought a few sugar pie pumpkins from a nursery ..I'm making hand pies and now pumpkin soup, thanks to you❤

[@sb9442]

OH Mary…this brings me back to grammar school days when my mother made a pumpkin soup using chunks of pumpkin and milk salt & spaghetti noodles & it was oh so delicious it was one of my childhood favorites…she did not purée it and it was a very meaty dish… I bought a little sugar pump recently and am going to try making her version of that soup… can’t wait to try it… then on to the much larger pumpkins to make a large pot of soup… thank you so much for sharing this with us

[@MarysNest]

WOW!! Your mom's soup sounds amazing!! Love, Mary

[@09echols]

I love how bright your eyes were once you tasted the soup. ❤

[@claudiaschimmer1607]

I have taken to always baking winter squash. cut Face down before using for soup or pie. The caramelization that occurs adds to any recipe. I also freeze up my scraps which releases even more flavors! Love your homey channel!

[@MarysNest]

Great tip! And thank you!! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@Sbannmarie]

Wow! Never heard of this recipe Mary. Looks yum

[@ewolff1516]

It’s not often that I get 15 seconds into a KZbin cooking video and think, “This lady is really cool and I want to see more of her videos!” You have a lovely presence that shines through in you video(s) that makes me want to watch more. Thank you for “translating” this recipe for us. It’s exactly what I was looking for today. 😊❤

[@lindamoran7548]

I make a soup very much like this, but the veggies are sautéed in brown butter. Absolutely divine ❤

[@MarysNest]

Wow!! That sounds scrumptious!! Love, Mary

[@Minnehaha64]

That looks absolutely delicious, Mary! I've been hungry for butternut squash soup for the last few weeks, and I actually made some in a similar way you just did with the pumpkin. I roasted all the veggies in the oven with garlic, and the same herbs you used. It was good. And now I'm on a roll! I bought 2-6.5 lb squashes, and made 6 qts. soup with one. The other is going to be for pies.

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

I just had the most delicious pumpkin curry soup 😋.

[@MarysNest]

Sounds great!

[@sb9442]

I was also saying to myself…Mary save the seeds to plant 🌱 your own pumpkins 🎃

[@MarysNest]

So true!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

What a fun serving dish for the soup. I’m not really a squash or pumpkin fan other than a piece of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving 🤷‍♀️🥴 However, your comments about the smell and appearance of the pumpkin being like cantaloupe, which I love, makes me wonder if this flavor is enough different from other pumpkin or squash that I might like it. I want to like those flavors enough to eat them. This was a fun and festive video for the autumn 🍂 season.

[@MarysNest]

I think you will be so surprised at how delicious this soup is. Like nothing else I have ever tasted! Love, Mary

[@karenmcdaniel708]

Thanks for sharing this delicious looking soup. I just love pumpkin anything! You are always so wonderful with your instructions. ❤

[@MarysNest]

Wow!! Thank you for the kind words!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@wolrdp]

I grew fairytales for the first time this year, I'm so excited to try this!

[@MarysNest]

Wonderful!! You will love this!!

[@violasbakedandcookeddeligh1596]

Amazing step by step recipe & tutorial!!!! Thank you 🥰I want to make this 😀

[@lh824]

Cinderella pumpkin and leeks are at the top of my shopping list for tomorrow - thank you for such a lovely recipe!

[@cindyjones920]

As bright colored as that pumpkin is, it has to be nutritious. I look forward to making this recipe. Thanks, Mary

[@bonniemullen4990]

Thank you so much Mary for your wonderful soup recipe ❤❤❤❤ love to you Mary and your family ❤🎉

[@sueciviero3866]

This looks fun to try and maybe the seeds can be used in the garden next Spring. In a Hallowe'en hurry? I saw a lady use an electric beater to clean the inside of a round pumpkin for a jack o lantern. Found your book at my Indigo store in London, Ontario, Canada. So happy to have it.

[@MarysNest]

Wow!! What a great idea!! How quick and easy!! And thank you SO much for buying my book. Hope you enjoy it!! Love, Mary

[@delgadojmar]

I made this soup yesterday, it was a hit! Thank you for teaching us this recipe.

[@jody2873]

I love this lady!

[@MarysNest]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you!! Love you too!!

[@torea26]

We watched this video yesterday and learning you made a cookbook, we jumped on Amazon and ordered your book for next day delivery, it has arrived. Just WOW! Quality book and we can certainly tell you've poured everything into the book. What a wonderful legacy of wisdom you've bestowed onto the American culture.

[@MarysNest]

Thank you SO much!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@tommyosuccess7919]

OMG, my mouth was watering while you tasted the soup, it looked wonderful. What a great way to talk about French Pumpkin Soup, croutons, bread, what doesn't go with the soup, thank you for a super show!

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@Janice_1979_]

Hey Mary, from my Protuguese background I always had pumpkin soup growing up. My mom grew up eating it as well, but back home the white pumpkins were used in the soup. Thanks for sharing. My mom used the light green ones here in Canada or the dark orange ones. Its delicious. My mom didn't add leeks just onions and garlic with the pumpkin.

[@Luciana98]

Same but my mom makes it with squash😊

[@MarysNest]

Sounds great!

[@joyces.9021]

Mmmmm looks amazing!

[@MarysNest]

It was! You should give this as try. Love, Mary

[@mariep4018]

My favorite meals are simple. I love simple meals. Anything over done . I feel takes away the flavor of most of the dishes.Less is more.❤

[@MarysNest]

I totally agree!

[@cbak1819]

Hi Mary, I just cut the pumpkin in half and turn it over onto a roasting pan with some water and cook for 40-50 min. So easy!

[@nickhammersonrocks]

WOW !!!! WE HAVE ONE OF THOSE PUMPKINS ON THE PORCH !!!!! IT’S COVERED IN WARTS THOUGH AND WE’RE NOT CRAZY ABOUT THE FRENCH BUT WE’LL TRY THE RECIPE !!!!!! THANK YOU SWEET CARY !!!!! 👍

[@MarysNest]

You’ll love this recipe! 🤗

[@annettecampbell9913]

Beautiful soup, beautiful presentation, great recipe too

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much!

[@zuzu2416]

Perfect timing! Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Perfect!

[@teresaobrien663]

This looks delicious & I immediately spotted your pumpkin Duch oven & couldn’t wait to see you use it. It’s beautiful 🥰

[@MarysNest]

Yay! Thank you!

[@auntiereeses5864]

Oh my stars, Miss Mary. That looks delicious! Perfect timing, too, because Mom and I just harvested the last of the winter squash before our first freeze. You fueled my imagination! I'm thinking I'll freeze single servings of leftovers. And I'm dreaming up variations like pumpkin/squash sauces over chicken or sausage, chunky soups with meat and other veggies (Dad prefers chunky soups), even an herby squash and potato mash. I have my taste buds in training to learn to like the orange veggies, and this gives me many ideas of how to introduce them in many ways. You're such an inspiration. Thank you!

[@christingarvey7324]

I just bought your book, and I love it!!! I’m going through it now and making the broth soup tonight for dinner!! Thank you so much!! ❤ I highly recommend this book! It’s beautiful and so informative!

[@MarysNest]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you SO much!! Love, Mary

[@mllewendy1]

I would love to try this, but could you please give an idea of about how much of each of the seasonings to use? I'm terrible at trying to guess.

[@MarysNest]

Here's the printable recipe: marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-french-pumpkin-soup/ Love, Mary

[@melindawolfUS]

Homesteader tip: don't toss the pumpkin seeds even if you don't like eating them. They're likely to be good for planting in the garden and if you have animals, they're a natural de-wormer! I feed 4 or 5 seeds a week to my rabbits to reduce the risk of parasites but most farm animals enjoy them. They also have magnesium in them, so they're a perfect treat for when you want a calmer animal for trimming nails or doing something they don't like ;)

[@MarysNest]

Great tips!!

[@theQueen.]

Do u give ur pets the seeds raw or cooked?

[@melindawolfUS]

@@theQueen. raw

[@PamelaSmith20010]

Mary , I tried this with pumpkin I grew in my garden, but instead of the whole pumpkin I cut about a 2in slice and peeled it added onion and 2 bullion cubes plus other spices ( Sage , Rosemary, fennel )cooked 24 ozs of water and cook in my instapot 10 minutes. Then blended it in blender after. It was really good and about 4 cups of soup for me .. since my hubby passed a few months ago. Just a suggestion for those who don’t want to cook a whole pumpkin! Thanks Mary💖🙏🏼

[@MarysNest]

Thank you for the tip! And I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you. Love, Mary ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@karenhummel49]

Looks delicious and healthy 😋 thanks 🧡 🎃😋

[@susanjones3549]

That looks delicious Mary! I've got to give it a try! I'll be on the lookout for a squatty red pumpkin before they disappear after Halloween

[@EssayonsFG]

Thanks for sharing this, Mary. That looks like a wonderful French pumpkin soup recipe. Great tips for us to use. Have a blessed day.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Rob, Glad you liked this!! Love to the SG Family, Mary

[@ellenmcginnis-e9w]

Thank you for your kind & gentle instructions

[@rachelshomemakeithomestead2826]

That looks so yummy Mary. 🤗🤗💖💖

[@d2w173]

It looks DeVine! I have so many different pumpkin and squash that I grew this year I many combine them to make this. Thanks for the recipe!!

[@kathysnavely1802]

Looks delicious. Will try with local fresh pumpkin. God Bless!

[@StevieLWeisend]

It looks amazing! Thank you for the recipe

[@JamesPDoan]

We brought home one of those pumpkins from the kids’ school and I didn’t know what to do with it until I found this video. I made this soup and it was great! Had enough pumpkin left over so I made your Little House on the Prairie Pumpkin Pie and it too was fantastic! Thanks for making these great videos. 😊

[@MarysNest]

Wow!! So happy to hear this!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@lulu6618]

Thanks Mary! Love the history. Love the recipe. Love the apron!

[@mathieupaquette2259]

My god this is lovely! More old french recipes please.

[@MarysNest]

Will do!

[@LisaBell]

That is a delicious looking, and the ingredients = tasty. Would be so nice as our weather changes to soup weather. Thank you.

[@Luciana98]

I can't wait to try it. I make butternut squash soup in a savory style. With pumkin, I've only used it in dessert. I love how those big pumpkins look. Now, I have to try to make something with one. 😊❤ God bless you, and thank you! Enjoying the video as I write, great tip about peeling:)

[@MarysNest]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@bhavens9149]

Love your bouquet garni Technique! very cool.

[@MarysNest]

Glad you like it!

[@kimberlyolson4705]

I bet this cans up well too!! Looks delicious!!

[@candicerunyon2762]

I love pumpkin in all ways and grow my own too! Now I will be looking for some of these seeds! I have been looking for a good soup recipe to try. This looks like a great one to try. And I bet it would pair very well with traditional brown Irish soda bread for which I have a terrific recipe.😁. Love your channel, when I retire, I am going to spend a lot more time here. Thank you!

[@elainediantonio1504]

love your videos! getting the cookbook!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!!

[@valerieescabi6104]

Hi sweet Mary thank you for your help💖🙏🏻💖

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

You absolutely make my day.

[@MarysNest]

Awww...thank you SO much! Love, Mary

[@rhodaneader9008]

How fun! I'm gonna try this. ❤

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Greetings from Georgia I’m new to your channel, can’t wait to try this recipe ❤

[@MarysNest]

Welcome!! So glad you are here and joining us on this traditional foods journey! Love, Mary

[@Nannaof10]

Looks delightful 😊

[@MarysNest]

Thank you 😋

[@clairequinn8665]

Hi Mary I love you pumpkin soup. I will make it next time😊

[@katloo5647]

Wow!

[@MarysNest]

This soup really is a show stopper and can feed a crowd. And it was so delicious!! Love, Mary

[@theduke7268]

If you're looking to grow your own Rouge Vif D’Etampes pumpkins, the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company has them listed on its website.

[@femkeborcheld56]

Delicious! Ginger also works wonders in Pumpkin-soup, Cas Spijkers, a famous Dutch cook, told me.

[@MarysNest]

Sounds great!

[@ledesmastudio6633]

Thank you

[@RC-pf2qi]

I have a fantastic squash soup recipe that was on the back of an organic coconut milk carton.

[@MarysNest]

Sounds great!

[@judylaparne9761]

Share?

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

I bet that’s good Can you share please ❤

[@roseh3085]

That looks fabulous! I can't wait to try it. Also, I'm not surprised that you have a nutritious oven. 😂

[@AnnHopy]

Mary this looks so good, a must make. I shop Eden Brothers and I just went to look. If you have a garden then they have the pumpkins (Fairy tale & Cinderella) you mentioned, yes even the Rough Vif d'Etampes, not the one you are using, that may just be their farm only. Just an FYI. Also, is this freezable? Thank you for all your videos :)

[@MarysNest]

Thanks so much for all the info!! I would love to grow the Rouge Vif!! Yes, the soup can be frozen and enjoyed within 3 months. Here's the link to the printable recipe with all the particulars: marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-french-pumpkin-soup/ Love, Mary

[@kimscrafttime9184]

Mary, the soup looks delicious, your more patient than me, I think you could use a bigger ladle for faster dipping, LOL❤️

[@vaughanfamily2075]

I actually use a small hand ax to cut open my pumpkins, but mine have thick skins. My great grandmother also used an ax.

[@MarysNest]

Wow!!

[@sstgloball]

Mary’s nest is the best

[@maryrose6229]

I harvested 2 of those this year….the seeds said Cinderella pumpkin….I hand pollinated them but otherwise super easy to grow.

[@irenebrewer735]

Mary, where did you get the pumpkin soup pan and pumpkin soup bowls please?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Irene, I put the link in the description under the video and in the pinned comment under the video as well. They are all made by Staub. Also, if you scroll down to the very bottom of my blog post, I have the links there as well: marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-french-pumpkin-soup/ Love, Mary

[@irenebrewer735]

@@MarysNest Thankyou so much for getting back to me. Love all you do.

[@marygrott8095]

Where did you get that gorgeous pumpkin pot?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Mary, I found it on sale at Macy's in Austin, TX. But I put a link for it in the description and the pinned comment - both under the video. And if you scroll down to the bottom of my blog post (below the recipe), I have a link for it there too: marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-french-pumpkin-soup/ Love, Mary

[@bffbecky]

My butternut squash soup is similar to this.

[@rickrhoduscarolefrazier-rh565]

You really should have roasted the pumpkin in an oven WITH the shell on! That's how the French do it, it adds way more much flavour. It's very simple to then scoop/cut out the flesh of the pumpkin. You cut up in smallish quarters, brush olive oil OR grapeseed oil for more neutral flavour. I'm literally in the process of doing this large New England Pie Pumpkins left over from Thanksgiving, I'll then puree & freeze for later pies, soup or any other recipe. AND it's a LOT less work than trying to peel pumpkins! Hope that helps others. I'm a home chef trained by my grandmother andhave over 50 years experience so I've done a LOT of all strictly homemade items through the decades. It's also fun to use a whole small pumpkin roasted, as your soup tureen. Again, very French & how it's been done since the 18th century.

[@katharvey7324]

Hi Mary, I’m also in central Texas. Can you tell me where you found your pumpkin? I don’t think HEB would carry something like this.

[@MarysNest]

I actually found it at Central Market on North Lamar in Austin but I also saw them at the HEB in Bee Caves and Lakeway. Love, Mary

[@katharvey7324]

@@MarysNest thank you! I live in Leander and just came from our HEB. I didn’t see any. I will try Central Market. I thought maybe they would have the, or even Sprouts perhaps!

[@jeanwoodall1523]

Looks delicious. The guys don't like most vegetables. I guess I could make a small batch for myself.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jean, Hope you enjoy! Love, Mary

[@kathygedamke2167]

For cutting pumpkins, I find a serrated knife works best. I have a big watermelon knife.

[@annebishop9634]

This has little to do with soup but when I was floral manager at a grocery store. We would have the squat French pumpkin and I would let people know that they were the Cinderella pumpkin because Cinderella was a French fairy tale. People were less likely to buy the pumpkins they were less familiar with so a little bit of story behind the pumpkins I thought might help.😉

[@MarysNest]

Excellent!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@ЕкатеринаЕкатерина-з1е]

спасибо

[@lisaemerson8061]

YOU GOING TO SAVE ANY SEDS TO PLANT/?

[@MarysNest]

Will do!

[@tamjw.2171]

Could you use vegetable broth to make a vegetarian soup?

[@MarysNest]

Definitely.

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Glad you asked this question my husband is a vegetarian and I think he would enjoy this recipe ❤

[@javabeanme]

"Texas Pumpkin Soup"...🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@MarysNest]

❤️🤠❤️

[@sstgloball]

Mam you r so positive

[@dmunoz1943]

Mary, where store in Austin did you find your pumpkin? By the way your soup looks delicious. I had a sister in law in Australia who would cut up pumpkin to add to add to mashed potatoes, it was the only way she could get her kid to eat pumpkin.

[@MarysNest]

Love the mashed potato tip!! I found the pumpkin Dutch oven at Macy’s. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Awww ..my daughter had a Cinderella bed, and as you say that is can see it is shaped like i pumpkin...lol

[@MarysNest]

Too cute!!

[@juliepoolie5494]

Could this recipe be canned before adding the butter and cream?

[@MarysNest]

Good question. I'm not sure but maybe other will chime in. Love, Mary

[@АленаРоманова-э2ъ]

You made quite a big pot of soup for two people. Do you freeze some or do you eat it several days?

[@MarysNest]

Yes, there are just the two of us but I was feeding others as well that day. And I froze some too. ❤️🤗❤️

[@DonnaMM6361]

I am curious about using leeks rather than just using more onions? Is there actually a difference in flavour?

[@MarysNest]

Leeks are very much an ingredient in French recipes like this. I find the flavor more subtle than white or yellow onions. ❤️🤗❤️

[@danielleosentoski520]

So we have tons of pumpkins that are simply labeled heirloom pumpkins.. are those edible? No one seems to know when I ask at Kroger or the farmers market.. but I think I bought a pink and green one and fairy tale pumpkin.. nervous to eat them if they were not grown to eat.. thank you!

[@MarysNest]

I understand completely! I think you will find this article very helpful: www.pumpkinnook.com/facts/edible.htm#:~:text=While%20all%20pumpkins%20are%20edible,stronger%20or%20more%20subtle%20flavor. Here's an excerpt that I think will make you happy: "While all pumpkins are edible, some are better than others for cooking and baking. When using pumpkins in recipes, it’s all about taste, texture, and sweetness. All pumpkins taste like a pumpkin. But, some have stronger or more subtle flavor. Try a few varieties overtime, and you will see the difference. Then, choose the variety that tastes best to you. When it comes to texture, the pulp used for cooking and baking ranges from fine grained to coarse. Fine-grained is always better. Finally, there’s sweetness. Some varieties are sweeter than others. However, to some degree you can offset this, by adding a little (more) sugar to the recipe." Love, Mary

[@sstgloball]

Cute

[@debwiest8968]

I never peel pumpkins. You can either roast the unpeeled pumpkin halves on a cookie sheet until soft, or boil the pumpkin in water until soft. Then the peel will separate easily from the flesh just by squishing it apart with your hands.

[@dennisstoddard2008]

Are you the person giving Martha Steward lessons?

[@MarysNest]

LOL!! 🤗