How to Make the Perfect Spiced Pumpkin Soup
American · Easy · 25 min · 4 servings
This aromatic spiced pumpkin soup combines warming autumn spices with creamy pumpkin puree for a bowl that is deeply comforting and entirely vegan. It is a quick and easy vegan recipe that uses pantry staples to deliver a restaurant-quality soup in under 30 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This Spiced Pumpkin Soup recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 230 calories with 5g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cans pure pumpkin puree
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Saute the Onion
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and coriander and cook for 1 minute.
Step 2: Add Pumpkin and Liquid
Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 3: Simmer and Flavor
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen and meld together.
Step 4: Blend Until Smooth
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and creamy. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of coconut cream, toasted pepitas, and a light dusting of cinnamon.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- pumpkin puree → butternut squash puree or sweet potato puree for a similar sweet and creamy result
- pumpkin pie spice → a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves measured to taste
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using pumpkin pie filling instead of plain pumpkin puree which adds unwanted sweetness and excess sugar
- Forgetting to season with enough salt which leaves the soup tasting bland despite all the spices
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 230 calories, 5g protein, 32g carbs, 11g fat, 6g fiber.
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