Description
Hearty pumpkin soup emerges as a comforting autumn classic from rustic kitchens. Creamy, spiced, and rich with seasonal flavors, this soup offers warmth you’ll savor until the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) vegetable stock
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) coconut milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, warm olive oil over medium temperature until shimmering, then incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce diced pumpkin to the pot, allowing it to caramelize and develop rich flavors for approximately 5 minutes, gently stirring to prevent sticking.
- Pour vegetable stock into the pot, raising heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until pumpkin becomes fork-tender.
- Transform the mixture into a velvety consistency using an immersion blender, carefully pureeing until completely smooth and free of vegetable chunks.
- Introduce coconut milk, creating a luxurious texture, and season with precisely measured salt, freshly ground pepper, warming nutmeg, and fragrant cinnamon.
- Allow the seasoned soup to harmonize flavors by simmering for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Carefully ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of cream, or fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap pumpkin with butternut squash or sweet potato for a different flavor profile and added nutrition boost.
- Use vegetable or chicken stock as an alternative base, adjusting salt levels accordingly to maintain balanced taste.
- Roast pumpkin chunks before adding to pot for deeper, caramelized flavor development and enhanced natural sweetness.
- Make soup vegan-friendly by ensuring coconut milk is unsweetened and using plant-based stock with no animal products.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg