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Easy 30-Minute Creamy Pumpkin Soup

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Make this simple, creamy pumpkin soup using pumpkin puree for a quick and comforting fall dinner. This recipe delivers rich, velvety flavor in just 30 minutes.

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 vegetable or chicken 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 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 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Heat the soup gently for 2 more minutes until warmed through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  8. Serve your cozy dinner idea hot. Top with toasted pepitas or a swirl of cream if desired.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can roast a small sugar pumpkin instead of using canned puree, but this will add about 45 minutes to the prep time.
  • If you prefer a lighter soup, substitute the heavy cream with evaporated skim milk or use low-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • This recipe is a great base for a weeknight soup dinner; it reheats well the next day.

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