Coziest Creamy Pumpkin Soup
A creamy pumpkin soup that captures the essence of fall with warm spices and a velvety texture, perfect for cozying up on cool days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can pumpkin puree or 1 fresh pumpkin, roasted
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for lighter option)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil or butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the pumpkin puree and mix with onions, warming through for a few minutes.
- Pour in the broth gradually, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Finish by stirring in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with cream or herbs if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs excellently with crusty bread. Feel free to add spices for a kick or fresh herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin, soup, fall recipe, comfort food, vegetarian