Description
This Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup is pure autumn comfort in a bowl — rich, velvety, and warmly spiced. The natural sweetness of roasted pumpkin and sweet potato blends beautifully with garlic, onion, and herbs for a smooth, soul-soothing soup that’s perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups diced pumpkin (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: roasted pumpkin seeds, a swirl of cream, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables
- Add diced pumpkin and sweet potatoes to the pot. Stir well to coat in the aromatic oil.
- Simmer until tender
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until vegetables are fork-tender.
- Blend until smooth
- Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender) to puree the soup until silky smooth.
- Finish and season
- Stir in coconut milk or cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Warm gently for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Serve
- Ladle into bowls and top with roasted pumpkin seeds or a drizzle of cream.
Notes
- Roast first: For a deeper flavor, roast the pumpkin and sweet potatoes before blending.
- Spice it up: Add cayenne or smoked paprika for a gentle heat.
- Creamy twist: Swap coconut milk for heavy cream or oat cream for a vegan alternative.
- Storage: Keeps for 4–5 days refrigerated or freezes beautifully for 2 months.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg