Whole Roasted Pumpkin Soup
This Whole Roasted Pumpkin Soup recipe is a rich and creamy comfort food made with roasted pumpkin, warm spices, and savory aromatics blended into a smooth and flavorful soup. Perfect for cozy fall dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal prep, this homemade pumpkin soup delivers deep roasted flavor and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 whole pumpkin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped for garnish
- Roasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and stringy center.
- Drizzle the inside of the pumpkin with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the pumpkin on a baking tray and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the flesh is very tender.
- While the pumpkin roasts, sauté chopped onion and garlic in butter and olive oil until softened.
- Once the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scoop the roasted flesh into a large pot.
- Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture along with vegetable broth.
- Stir in nutmeg, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for extra richness.
- Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and roasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
Notes
Sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins work best for smooth and sweet soup.Roasting the pumpkin enhances the natural sweetness and depth of flavor.Coconut milk makes a delicious dairy-free option.Add carrots or sweet potatoes for extra sweetness and texture.Blend thoroughly for the creamiest consistency.
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