Description
This Easy Pumpkin Soup is creamy, cozy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a splash of cream, it’s the perfect fall comfort food for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. Serve it with crusty bread or a grilled cheese for the ultimate autumn meal.
Ingredients
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1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pumpkin puree
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4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth
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½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
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1 medium onion (150 g), chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
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½ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add onion and garlic, sauté 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Stir in pumpkin puree, broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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Stir in cream, then season with salt and pepper.
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Use an immersion blender to puree until silky smooth (or carefully blend in batches).
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Return to the pot, adjust the seasoning, and reheat gently before serving.
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Garnish with a swirl of cream, fresh herbs, or pumpkin seeds if desired.
Notes
Sauté onions until golden for deeper flavor.
Add more broth for a lighter soup, or more cream for extra richness.
Spice it up with cayenne or curry powder.
For extra velvety texture, blend in a high-speed blender.
Garnish for presentation: cream swirl, pumpkin seeds, or thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: American