Description
Warm up your taste buds with this cozy and flavorful Spicy Pumpkin Soup. It’s a bold blend of creamy pumpkin, savory broth, and just the right amount of heat to make chilly evenings feel like a warm hug. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, a quick lunch, or healthy comfort food, this soup ticks every box. Packed with fall spices and smooth richness, it’s the kind of dish that makes it into your seasonal rotation year after year. Great for batch cooking, meal prep, or impressing dinner guests with minimal effort. A perfect option when browsing for food ideas, healthy snacks, or hearty dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
1 grilled cheese sandwich, cubed (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the pumpkin puree, cumin, paprika, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir well, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches to blend until smooth.
5. Return to the pot if needed, stir in coconut milk or heavy cream, and heat gently for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve hot, topped with fresh herbs or grilled cheese cubes if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of coconut milk.
Adjust the cayenne to your spice preference; start light and build heat gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spicy soup, pumpkin recipe, creamy soup, fall dinner, healthy comfort food