Savory Pumpkin Soup (Printable Version)
Creamy roasted pumpkin with aromatic veggies and warming spices, perfect for cozy meals.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2.2 lbs pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
05 - 1 celery stalk, chopped
→ Liquids
06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 3/4 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
14 - Pumpkin seeds (optional)
15 - Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
16 - A drizzle of extra coconut milk or cream (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss pumpkin cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
02 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Stir in the roasted pumpkin, cumin, nutmeg, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and purée soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a countertop blender in batches.
06 - Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream. Adjust seasoning to taste and gently heat if necessary before serving.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of coconut milk or cream if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This soup wraps you in comfort like a secret hug on a cold day
- The blend of spices gives it a warmth that feels like a favorite sweater coming alive in your bowl
02 -
- Roasting the pumpkin first truly unlocks a depth you can’t get from boiling alone
- Using an immersion blender makes the process smooth and mess-free, but a countertop blender works just as well if you blend in batches
03 -
- Toast your spices gently in the pot to bring out their fullest aroma before adding liquids
- The secret to a smooth soup is blending while still hot but letting it cool slightly to avoid steam mishaps