Description
An incredible vegan pumpkin soup recipe that is cozy, comforting, and packed with the flavors of autumn. This velvety smooth soup is easy to make, nutritious, and perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin (about 3–4 pounds), peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin: Start by peeling the pumpkin, removing the seeds, and cutting it into small, even cubes.
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Pumpkin: Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and mix well with the onion and spices.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot, bringing everything to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Blend the Soup: Remove from heat, then either use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a countertop blender to puree until smooth.
- Stir in Coconut Milk: Return to the heat, adding coconut milk, stirring until well-combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat Through: Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat thoroughly.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin for the best flavor.
- Experiment with spices like cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a twist.
- Add cooked quinoa or lentils for extra texture and protein.
- Incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or sage during simmering.
- Consider variations like roasted pumpkin soup, curried pumpkin soup, or creamy tomato pumpkin soup.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This soup is naturally gluten-free.
- Adjust spice levels with cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- The recipe can be doubled, ensuring a large enough pot is used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Autumnal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg