Description
Creamy pumpkin soup is a delightful fall dish that warms the soul. This velvety soup combines the natural sweetness of fresh pumpkin with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting bowl of goodness. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course alongside crusty bread for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pumpkin, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in cubed pumpkin and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree until smooth.
- Return pureed soup to low heat; stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Warm through while stirring gently.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of coconut milk or roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg