This Creamy Pumpkin Soup Is Pure Fall Comfort
This creamy pumpkin soup is velvety smooth and cozy, simmered with warm spices and finished with a swirl of cream. It’s an easy, comforting one-pot dinner that’s ready in about 35 minutes!
This creamy pumpkin soup is proof that pumpkin puree belongs in savory dishes every bit as much as sweet ones.
It’s silky and cozy, warmly spiced, and so smooth it tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen.
And yet it comes together in one pot, with a handful of simple ingredients, in about the time it takes to bake a batch of cookies.
This Creamy Pumpkin Soup Is Pure Fall Comfort
It’s the ultimate cozy bowl. Warm, velvety, and just the thing for a chilly evening.
The spices make it. Nutmeg, paprika, and turmeric give it this warm, golden, slightly earthy flavor that keeps you going back for another spoonful.
And it feels fancy without any of the fuss.
How to Make This Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Start by melting your butter in a large pot, then add the onion and garlic. Let them cook gently until they’re soft and fragrant.
Stir in your warm spices, letting them bloom in the butter for a moment. Then add the pumpkin puree and vegetable broth, and bring it all to a gentle simmer.
Pour in the cream and let it simmer a few minutes more, until everything is rich and cozy.
Ladle it into bowls, add a pretty dollop of crème fraîche if you like, and dinner is served.
Tips for Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
- Blend it safely. Hot soup and a sealed blender don’t mix. Work in batches and leave the lid slightly cracked so steam can escape, or reach for an immersion blender and blend it right in the pot.
- Adjust the thickness. Like it a little thinner? Just stir in a splash more broth until it’s exactly how you like it.
- Don’t skip the garnish. That swirl of crème fraîche isn’t just pretty. It adds a lovely tangy richness that balances the warm spices. Find out how to make it homemade here.
What You’ll Need
Simple, cozy ingredients for a truly comforting bowl.
Butter, onion, and garlic build a savory, aromatic base. A warm trio of nutmeg, paprika, and turmeric brings all that golden, cozy flavor.
Pumpkin puree and vegetable broth are the heart of the soup, and a splash of heavy cream makes it luxuriously smooth.
A little dollop of crème fraîche on top is optional, but so worth it.
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This creamy pumpkin soup is velvety smooth and cozy, simmered with warm spices and finished with a swirl of cream. An easy, comforting fall soup ready in about 35 minutes!
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 25 mins
- Total Time 35 mins
- Yield 4 servings 1x
- Category Dinner, Mains, Side Dish, Sides
- Cuisine American
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Crème fraîche, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric, paprika, and nutmeg, then add the pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Using a blender, puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with a dollop of crème fraîche if desired.
Notes
- If using a regular blender, work in batches and leave the lid slightly vented (cover the gap with a towel) so the hot soup can release steam safely. An immersion blender lets you skip the transfer entirely.
- For a thinner soup, stir in a little extra broth until it reaches the consistency you like.
- To make it dairy-free, swap the butter for olive oil and use full-fat coconut milk in place of the heavy cream.
