Make this **best pumpkin soup recipe** for fall. Roasting the pumpkin first creates a deep, savory flavor and a velvety texture that defines cozy autumn cooking. This recipe is simple and yields a comforting meal.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:40 min
Total Time:55 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Roasting and Simmering
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for vegan option)
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Optional garnish: Toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the pumpkin pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized.
While the pumpkin roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and nutmeg to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the roasted pumpkin and the broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Blend until completely smooth and velvety. Work in batches if using a standard blender, ensuring the lid is vented to release steam.
Return the pureed soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Heat gently until warmed through; do not boil.
Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.
Notes
For an **easy pumpkin soup recipe** using canned pumpkin, skip steps 1 and 4a. Instead, use two 15-ounce cans of pure pumpkin puree and add it directly in step 4b with the broth.
This **creamy roasted pumpkin soup** freezes well. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
To make this a **gluten free pumpkin soup**, confirm your broth is certified gluten-free.