Description
Easy pumpkin soup is a creamy, cozy, and flavorful dish made with simple pantry ingredients. Smooth and satisfying, it’s the perfect comfort food for fall or any time of year, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or curry powder (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley or pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin purée, broth, nutmeg, cinnamon or curry powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in coconut milk or cream, if using, and heat through without boiling.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with parsley, cream swirl, or pumpkin seeds.
Notes
Use canned or fresh roasted pumpkin.Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.Make it Thai-style with curry powder and a splash of lime juice.Add lentils or white beans for extra protein.For a sweeter version, stir in a bit of maple syrup or brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
