Recipe
By Rachel DiNuzioSeptember 3rd, 2025

Garlic Confit Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

Main
Garlic confit oil2 tbsp
Confit garlic3-4 cloves
shallot, chopped1
Medium pumpkin or winter squash, cubed1
A few thyme sprigs
Chicken or vegetable broth4 cups
Salt and pepper
Dill, for garnish (optional)
Lemon, for garnish (optional)
Step 1

Start by adding your confit oil to a large dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add your confit cloves and mash into a paste, and then add your shallots.

Step 3

Season with salt and cook until they are turning translucent, and are very aromatic.

Step 4

Add your squash and thyme and cook until it is starting to become tender and rough around the edges.

Step 5

Add your broth and bring to a boil before reducing heat and simmering until the whole soup takes on a rich orange hue, 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

Taste and season with more salt and pepper. Finish with dill and lemon.