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Easy Pumpkin Soup

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A bowl of pumpkin soup topped with papitas.

Whip up a batch of this easy pumpkin soup tonight! We love making this warm and flavorful pumpkin soup recipe all fall and winter long!

A white bowl filled with pumpkin soup next to a handful of pepitas on the counter.

I don’t know why it has taken me so long to try pumpkin soup. Now that I have, I need to make it at least 3 or 4 times through fall and winter. It has the best savory pumpkin flavor. The pumpkin spice and cayenne bring the right balance of flavors that isn’t overpowering. 

We also love making pumpkin treats. We have shared recipes for instant pot pumpkin cheesecake, mini pumpkin cheesecake, whole wheat pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin sheet cake with cream cheese frosting, and chocolate pumpkin spice fudge.

A spoonful of easy pumpkin soup over a white bowl of soup and a blue dish towel.

How to make easy pumpkin soup

  1. Start by sauteing chopped onions in melted butter until soft.
  2. Add some garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Mix in your pumpkin, chicken or vegetable broth, and spices.
  4. Let simmer for 30 minutes – this really brings out the pumpkin flavor.
  5. Puree your soup until smooth.
  6. Mix in heavy cream and serve.

A bowl of easy pumpkin soup with a spoon sticking out of the bowl.

What can I add to pumpkin soup for flavor?

We love using pumpkin pie spice along with cayenne pepper. 

How do you thicken pumpkin soup?

If your pumpkin soup comes out too thin, here are two options.

  1. You can let the soup continue to simmer uncovered until it thickens.
  2. You can whisk a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) into simmering easy pumpkin soup to thicken.

You may also like Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Close up of easy pumpkin soup in a white bowl.

What should I serve with pumpkin soup?

We love serving creamy pumpkin soup topped with pepitas. You can also serve them with a hunk of crusty french bread or inside a homemade bread bowl.

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A white bowl filled with pumpkin soup next to a handful of pepitas on the counter.

Easy Pumpkin Soup

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Whip up a batch of this easy pumpkin soup tonight! We love making this warm and flavorful pumpkin soup recipe all fall and winter long!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin
  • 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and oil in a large soup pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions and cook until very soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in garlic and cook an additional minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add broth, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  5. Bring pumpkin soup to a boil and lower to a simmer.
  6. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Blend soup using an immersion blender or standing blender.
  9. Mix in heavy cream and serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 250Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 49mgSodium 480mgCarbohydrates 11gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 1gSugar 4gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 7g

Nutrition information is an estimate.

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© Aileen Clark
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish Recipes
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