Cream of pumpkin soup

Condensed pumpkin soup is a ready-to-use culinary ingredient, made from cooked and processed pumpkin that has been concentrated to achieve a thick texture and an intense flavor. This soup is mainly used as a base or complement in savory recipes, providing natural creaminess and a delicate sweet note characteristic of pumpkin.

The origin of condensed pumpkin soup is related to the tradition of preserving pumpkin in the form of puree or soup to facilitate its use in cooking throughout the year, especially during times when fresh pumpkin is not available. In many Latin American cultures, pumpkin is a staple food highly valued for its flavor and versatility.

From a nutritional point of view, pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and fiber, which means this condensed soup provides health benefits such as strengthening the immune system and aiding digestion. Additionally, being concentrated, it offers an intense flavor with lower water content, making it ideal for preparing creamy dishes, stews, soups, or fillings.

In different regions of Latin America, this preparation may also be known as pumpkin cream, concentrated pumpkin puree, or creamy squash soup, with "zapallo" being a common synonym for pumpkin in countries such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina.