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Easy Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe for Cozy Fall Dinner

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Welcome! I’m Sarah, and I’m so happy you’re here. This easy creamy pumpkin soup is perfect for a cozy fall dinner. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of cream, it comes together quickly and delivers rich, comforting flavor. This recipe is simple to make and perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot, to blend until completely smooth and velvety. Return the soup to the pot if necessary.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Heat gently until warmed through, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Serve this comfort food soup hot, perhaps topped with toasted pepitas for a satisfying crunch.

Notes

  • For a low calorie pumpkin soup option, substitute the heavy cream with evaporated skim milk or use only half the amount of cream specified.
  • If you want a deeper flavor, you can roast a fresh sugar pumpkin instead of using puree, but this will increase your prep time.
  • This simple soup recipe makes a wonderful Thanksgiving soup appetizer.

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