Pumpkin Soup Base Recipe
Warm, velvety, and bursting with fall flavors, this Pumpkin Soup Base Recipe is a versatile comfort food that's perfect for any cozy meal. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, savory vegetable broth, and aromatic spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, this creamy soup is both nourishing and deeply satisfying. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone dish or use it as a base for creative toppings like crispy croutons, toasted seeds, or a drizzle of heavy cream, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to your taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and hearty option for weeknight dinners or holiday appetizers. Ideal for vegans and vegetarians when made without cream, this timeless pumpkin soup is sure to be a hit all season long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cups heavy cream (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups water (if needed to adjust consistency)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the soup seems too thick, add up to 0.5 cups of water to adjust the consistency to your liking.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and then transfer it in batches to a countertop blender.
Return the soup to the pot if necessary and stir in the optional heavy cream for added richness.
Heat the soup gently until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil if using heavy cream.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or as is.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.7 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 3588 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
