Description
This Classic Pumpkin Soup recipe offers a creamy, comforting, and simple way to enjoy the flavors of autumn. It’s an ideal cozy meal, perfect for chilly days and embodying the ultimate comfort food aesthetic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lbs) pumpkin, peeled and cubed (Kent or butternut pumpkin works well)
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup cream or coconut milk for added richness
- Optional garnishes: Fresh herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cubed pumpkin, chopped carrot, and peeled potato to the pot. Stir everything together for 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and absorb the aromatics.
- Pour in the vegetable broth. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are completely tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. If using a countertop blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
- Return the blended soup to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cream or coconut milk, if using, and heat gently through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use Kent, butternut, or sugar pumpkin for the best texture.
- For a vegan version, use coconut milk instead of cream.
- Roast your pumpkin first for deeper, caramelized flavor.
- Top with toasted seeds or herbs for a cozy autumn aesthetic.
- Pairs perfectly with sourdough, garlic bread, or cheese toasties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Comfort Food, Seasonal Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg