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Easy Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe for Cozy Fall Dinner

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This easy creamy pumpkin soup uses pumpkin puree for a quick, comforting flavor perfect for chilly evenings. You get a rich, velvety smooth soup that works well as a starter or a light weeknight meal.

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
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 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 burn.
  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 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk), salt, and pepper. Heat gently for 2 more minutes, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve your easy pumpkin soup hot.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can roast a small sugar pumpkin instead of using puree, but this will add about 45 minutes to your prep time.
  • If you want a spicier pumpkin soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • Garnish with toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or a swirl of extra cream for presentation.

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