Description
Pumpkin soup is the quintessential comfort food, perfect for chilly autumn evenings. This creamy and velvety dish features fresh pumpkin infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, delivering a cozy hug in every spoonful. Easy to prepare, this delightful recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends. With its vibrant orange hue and customizable toppings, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin (peeled and chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (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 olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the pumpkin, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Add chopped pumpkin and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to low heat, stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds or a drizzle of coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg