Go Back
–+ servings
A bowl of creamy orange soup garnished with fresh microgreens, pumpkin seeds, black pepper, and a swirl of cream. A golden spoon rests inside the bowl.
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This 30-minute creamy pumpkin soup is made all in one Dutch oven for easy cleanup! It's made with pumpkin puree, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and warm spices. Enjoy this fall comfort food as a side with a salad or sandwich!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy pumpkin soup
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt separated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 30 oz. pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas roasted and salted

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or pot over medium/high heat. Add onion to the oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, carrots, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and remaining salt to the onion and saute for 2 minutes.
    A pot containing sautéed diced onions and carrots.
  • Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low and simmer until the carrots are fork tender, 10-12 minutes.
    A pot of vegetable soup with chopped onions, carrots, and broth, simmering on the stovetop.
  • Carefully pour the broth and vegetables into a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth. Add the pumpkin to the blender and blend until combined.
    A top view of a glass container filled with smooth, bright orange pumpkin puree on a white marble surface.
  • Transfer back into the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Top with black pepper, heavy cream, and pepitas. Serve immediately.
    A pot of creamy carrot soup garnished with a swirl of cream, microgreens, pepitas, and black pepper, alongside a piece of bread and herbs.

Video

Notes

  • Option to use an immersion blender in step #4 rather than using a Vitamix.
  • If you want to add more spice, add more cayenne pepper.
  • If you want to avoid spice, omit the cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g