FALL 2026 · AT HOME WITH HONG
A little warmth
for the season.
As the days grow cooler, home becomes a place to slow down, gather around the table, and enjoy the little things. This season, start with a comforting bowl of pumpkin soup.
Make the soup
Let’s make something warm.
- Cut the pumpkin into 2¼-inch slices. Remove the skin and seeds, then cut the flesh into 1½-inch chunks.
- Place the pumpkin, onion, garlic, broth, and water in a pot. The liquid will not quite cover the pumpkin. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce the heat and simmer rapidly until the pumpkin is fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in ½ cup of the heavy cream, then use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup of cream. Add pepper and parsley if desired, and serve with crusty bread.
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Open original photo ↗Recipe adapted from the supplied quarterly update card. Optional serving suggestions appear on the original card.
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