Description
A warm and comforting pumpkin soup made with aromatic spices, rich broth, and optional cream for extra indulgence. Perfect for cozy autumn meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), for garnish (optional)
- Croutons, for garnish (optional)
- A swirl of sour cream or Greek yogurt, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook for a few minutes to deepen the flavor, stirring constantly.
4. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Add ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Bring soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender in batches. Vent the lid to release steam.
7. If using, stir in heavy cream for added richness and creaminess.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices if needed.
9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with pepitas, croutons, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and fresh parsley as desired.
Notes
Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices. Heavy cream is optional, but adds luxurious texture. For a vegan version, skip the cream or substitute with coconut milk. Garnishes like croutons, pepitas, or sour cream add texture and contrast. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg