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Pumpkin Soup

A silky smooth pumpkin soup with warm spices and cream that makes the perfect comforting fall meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 lb pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds toasted

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Ladle
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and cook onion until softened.
  2. Add garlic and pumpkin, then pour in broth and simmer until pumpkin is tender.
  3. Blend until smooth, stir in cream and seasonings, then simmer gently before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast the pumpkin before adding it to the soup.