Kürbissuppe

pumpkin soup, butternut squash soup

noun KUER-bis-zoop-eh Rare

Usage Note

Kürbissuppe became widely popular in Germany in the 1990s as part of broader autumn cooking trends. It is typically made from Hokkaido or Butternut squash, blended smooth with cream and ginger; a drizzle of Kürbiskernöl (pumpkin seed oil) is a classic Styrian garnish.

Examples

"Im Herbst steht bei uns fast jeden Sonntag eine cremige Kürbissuppe auf dem Tisch."

Natural Translation

In autumn, a creamy pumpkin soup is on our table nearly every Sunday.

Literal Translation

In autumn stands at us almost every Sunday a creamy pumpkin-soup on the table.

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