Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This 15-minute classic pumpkin soup recipe is creamy, comforting, and full of pumpkin goodness. Transform it into a pumpkin curry soup with just a few add-ins!

This is the only pumpkin soup recipe you need, and I’m not exaggerating. 

There are a lot of pumpkin soups out there, but this recipe only takes 15 minutes to make with some basic pantry ingredients!

Get warm and cozy this fall with a bowl of perfectly smooth and creamy pumpkin soup, made extra dreamy with cream. ?

And if you want your pumpkin soup with more personality, you can easily turn it into a pumpkin curry soup. Read on to know more!

Pumpkin Soup Video

What Is Pumpkin Soup?

Pumpkin soup is pumpkin puree blended with stock and spices until you have a thick, creamy, and beautifully orange soup. It’s rich and hearty, and you’ll just want to mop the bowl clean with bread!

This cozy soup is perfect for fall, and Thanksgiving dinner tables seem incomplete without it.

So, in my opinion, everyone should have a go-to pumpkin soup recipe. It should be quick, easy, and simple enough to be tweaked with all the bells and whistles you want.

Let me introduce you to my favorite pumpkin soup recipe. 

You can whip up this beauty in 15 minutes with just a few ingredients. In fact, I think you’ll only need a pumpkin since the other ingredients might already be in your kitchen!

And for those who want to spice up their soup life, it’s super easy to transform this plain pumpkin soup into a pumpkin curry soup. 

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Soup Recipe

• One-Pot Dish: Whether you’re limited with prep work or just don’t want a ton of dishes to wash after, this pumpkin soup recipe got you! It’s ready in 15 minutes, and everything is done in one pot. 
• Classic And Comforting: Sometimes, you only need a bowl of creamy and tasty pumpkin soup to warm your soul. This classic pumpkin soup recipe keeps everything simple, so every spoonful is just pure, cozy pumpkin goodness. 
• Tweak It To Your Liking: Turn this soothing classic into a slurp-worthy pumpkin curry soup that packs a punch. Check out the ingredient additions below for coconut curry pumpkin soup. 

What Does Pumpkin Soup Taste Like?

This pumpkin soup recipe keeps everything natural with its flavor profile. You’ll get the gentle and familiar sweet-nutty taste of pumpkin with delicious savory undertones from onion and garlic. 

The veggie broth does not overpower the comforting flavor of pumpkin, and even the spices are just salt and pepper.

It’s a super simple recipe, but once you dig in, it’ll be hard to stop. ?

The secret is cooking the pumpkin perfectly and blitzing everything into a smooth and creamy puree.

And just like the perfect ending to a movie, a bit of cream is added to the soup for that extra richness. 

What if “classic” is not hitting the spot? You can easily turn this into a coconut pumpkin curry soup!

You can think of red curry as that bold but fun cousin that brings out the personality of our sweet but shy pumpkin. 

Ingredients For This Pumpkin Soup Recipe

• Pumpkin – Perfect for baked goods and soups, sugar pumpkin is my top pick for this classic recipe. Make sure to get a pumpkin that doesn’t have any bruises or soft spots for the best quality.
• Onion – You can use any onion, but the sweetness of white onion works beautifully in this delicious pumpkin soup recipe.
• Garlic – Adds a delicious savory profile to the sweet pumpkin soup. 
• Vegetable broth – You can use any broth you like, but always taste your soup so you’ll know how much salt to add. Some broths are already salty.
• Water -We’ll also add water to our soup to balance the flavor and get the perfect consistency.
• Cream – This pumpkin soup is already good, even without heavy cream. I suggest trying this pumpkin soup recipe with and without cream and see if you like the richness of the former. Oh, and if you’ll turn this recipe into a pumpkin coconut curry soup, you can swap cream with coconut milk!
• Salt – This is optional since some broths are already salty. Taste as you go!
• Pepper – You can also sprinkle more black pepper on your soup before serving. 

Tools Needed To Prepare Classic Pumpkin Soup

• Knife for slicing the ingredients
• Pot for cooking the pumpkin soup 
• Immersion blender for pureeing the pumpkin

Ingredient Additions For Pumpkin Curry Soup

Curry powder

You can use any curry powder you like for your pumpkin curry soup. I suggest getting a sampler, so you can try them all. ?

Coconut milk

Coconut pumpkin curry soup is top tier over other curry pumpkin soups! Scroll down a bit more to learn how to make pumpkin coconut curry soup with coconut milk. 

Garam masala

This warm and mouthwateringly fragrant spice blend is absolutely delicious with the sweet-nutty taste of pumpkin. Try garam masala together with curry powder when you make your pumpkin curry soup.

How to Make Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

• 2.4 lbs pumpkin, cut into cubes and peeled
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup cream
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Tools you need:

• Knife
• Pot
• Immersion blender

Instructions:

STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for this classic pumpkin soup recipe.

STEP 2: Place the pumpkin cubes, onion, garlic cloves, veggie broth, and water in a pot.

STEP 3: Bring the ingredients to a boil. Leave the pot uncovered.

STEP 4: Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pumpkin cubes are tender.

STEP 5: Remove from heat and blend the pumpkin soup until smooth.

STEP 6: Taste and season your pumpkin soup with salt and pepper.

STEP 7: Stir in the cream.

STEP 8: Serve with a drizzle of cream and sprinkle more seasonings on top to taste. Enjoy!

What to Serve with Pumpkin Soup

Serve your bowl of pumpkin soup with mini grilled cheese sandwiches for appetizers, or enjoy a hearty meal and pair the comforting soup with bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts. 

You can also top it with parmesan cheese, herbs, and nuts. It’s easy to find the perfect partner for pumpkin soup since it doesn’t have a very intense flavor profile.

But if you’re like me, who likes mopping up creamy soups with bread, check out our perfectly crusty French baguettes. Yep, I’m encouraging you to bake your own baguette at home because it’s actually doable!

And for pumpkin curry soup, you can top it with air fryer pumpkin seeds for an Instagram-ready bowl. Plus, these roasted seeds make a great snack while cooking. ?

Tips About Making Classic Pumpkin Soup Recipe

• If your pumpkin is undercooked, your pumpkin soup can become gritty even after blending. Consider roasting your pumpkin in the oven at 450°F for 30 minutes. Roasted pumpkin is also easier to peel.
• The cream can curdle if it’s boiled together with the soup. Always add it after cooking your homemade pumpkin soup.  
• Turn this classic comfort food into a spice-packed pumpkin curry soup with red curry paste. And if you don’t have enough pumpkin, veggies like sweet potatoes and carrots work well. 

How To Store Pumpkin Soup

• Fridge: Allow your pumpkin soup or pumpkin curry soup to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
• Freezer: This soup can be frozen for 3 months in a freezer-safe container! This is perfect for making a big batch if you have lots of pumpkins. 
• Reheating: Thaw frozen pumpkin soup overnight in the fridge. I prefer reheating it on the stovetop over medium heat. Then, just add some water if the leftover soup is too thick. 

Do You Have to Peel Pumpkin for Soup?

You can choose not to peel your pumpkin when making pumpkin soup. However, it’s much more preferable to do this extra step. 

Otherwise, you can get pieces of the pumpkin skin in your fresh pumpkin puree, and your soup won’t be perfectly smooth. 

Some also like to roast their pumpkin first, so it’s easier to peel them. But if you don’t want to turn on the oven, just use a Y-shaped peeler.

What Is the Best Pumpkin for Pumpkin Soup?

Sugar pumpkin will make a delicious pumpkin soup, not just because they’re sweet, but also because of their smooth flesh for the perfect puree. 

But what if it’s no longer pumpkin season? You can also use butternut squash as a pumpkin alternative for this comforting soup. 

How to Make Pumpkin Curry Soup

You can modify this recipe into a pumpkin curry soup by simply stirring in your favorite curry powder and spices.

But if you want your soup to be extra fragrant with deeper flavor, sautee your onions and garlic first.

Then, stir in your curry powder and other choices of spices.

In the same pan, add your stock, coconut milk, and pumpkin puree. If you’re unsatisfied with the texture, you can blend the soup.

Oh, and if you don’t have fresh pumpkin for the puree, just use canned pumpkin puree! 

What Goes Well with Pumpkin Curry Soup?

Serve your pumpkin curry soup with naan or rice on the side. 

You also can’t go wrong with salads, grilled veggies, barbecue skewers, or even sandwiches. 

And speaking of sandwiches, why not try something new?

Check out our Big Mac smash tacos and Sloppy Joe air fryer hand pies for a twist on classics.

FAQ About Pumpkin Curry Soup

Conclusion

Sweet, savory, smooth, and creamy— this pumpkin soup recipe is like a warm hug in a bowl!

The only “work” this dish requires is cutting and slicing the pumpkin. But once you have your pumpkin cubes, everything comes together quickly and easily in one pot with a few simple ingredients. 

Before you know it, you’re ready to sip, slurp, or mop your bowl of pure pumpkin bliss with bread. ?

You can also stir in your favorite curry spices to turn it into a pumpkin curry soup!

Want more pumpkin delights to satisfy your cravings for the versatile fall favorite? Try our sweet and savory pumpkin recipes that’ll make you say, “Life is gourd.” 

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