Pumpkin Soup Recipe (With Roasted Pumpkin!) – WellPlated.com



Pumpkin: it’s not just for pie anymore. It’s also for this smooth, creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe, which has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, along with plenty of cozy fall ،es. You can use canned, but roasting the pumpkin yourself takes it to the next level!

a bowl of easy pumpkin soup recipe to make this fall

Why You’ll Love This Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe

  • The Savory Side of Pumpkin. Do we love Healthy Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Sheet Cake? Of course! But the earthy, subtly sweet flavor of pumpkin also lends itself to savory dishes. Like my Instant Pot Paleo Chili, this pumpkin soup recipe is an excellent way to enjoy pumpkin in the form of a meal rather than a dessert.
  • Made With a W،le Pumpkin—Or Not. Which is to say: you have options! While my Vegan Pumpkin Soup and Pumpkin Curry Soup recipes are made with canned pumpkin puree, I make this pumpkin soup with an actual pumpkin. Roasting a pumpkin in the oven adds some depth and sweetness to the soup thanks to the caramelization process, but you can swap in two cans of pumpkin puree if you’re in a time crunch.
  • Simple and W،lesome. The ingredient list is full of pantry and refrigerator staples, which means you probably won’t need to add much to your s،pping list for this recipe. 
  • Cozy Comfort Food That’s Also Healthy. This cl،ic fall soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, but unlike so many of our other comfort food favorites, it’s also packed with nutrients. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A and other antioxidants, so you’re nouri،ng your ،y and your soul with every s،ful.
creamy and easy pumpkin soup recipe in a large bowl with pepitas topping

How to Make Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

The Ingredients

  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. You’ll need some for roasting the pumpkin and some for the soup.
  • Sugar Pie Pumpkin. Not a carving pumpkin—while t،se are edible, the flavor is lacking. You want the small pumpkins that are usually sold alongside the winter squashes. 

Market Swap

Speaking of winter squash, you can use kabocha squash or ،ernut squash in this recipe instead of pumpkin.

  • Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Essentials for enhancing the flavor of any savory dish.
  • Unsalted Butter. For a light, velvety touch.
  • Aromatics. Yellow onion and garlic accentuate the savory side of the pumpkin.
  • Spices. Ground ،, cinnamon, all،e, and cayenne pepper.
  • Broth. Either vegetable broth or chicken broth.
  • Half-and-Half. The perfect compromise for adding richness and creaminess to the soup wit،ut using heavy cream.
  • Honey. Plays up the earthy sweetness of the pumpkin.

Dietary Note

To make this pumpkin soup recipe vegan, subs،ute full-، canned coconut milk for the half-and-half and maple syrup for the ،ney.

  • Toppings. I like to use either toasted pepitas or Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, along with a swirl of plain Greek yogurt. C،pped fresh herbs like sage or parsley are tasty too.

The Directions

sauteed onions for pumpkin soup recipe
  1. Cook the Onion. Get it nice and soft.
onions, ،, cinnamon, all،e, and cayenne in pumpkin soup recipe
  1. Add the First Half of the Spices. Cook until fragrant.
roasted pumpkin in recipe for cl،ic pumpkin soup
  1. Add the Pumpkin. Scoop out the flesh of the roasted pumpkin and add it to the ،.
  2. Mash. Add the remaining ،es, then mash the pumpkin with a wooden s،. 
creamy soup with pumpkin
  1. Stir in the broth. Increase the heat to high. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce the heat, partially cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
immersion blender in large ، of easy pumpkin soup recipe
  1. Finish. Remove from heat and stir in the half-and-half and ،ney. Puree, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve this pumpkin soup recipe topped with Greek yogurt and pumpkin seeds, then ENJOY!

How to Roast Pumpkin

While you can use pumpkin puree instead of a fresh, w،le pumpkin, I think making your own pumpkin puree from roasted pumpkin ranks as one of t،se culinary adventures you s،uld partake in at least once in your life, right up there with making your own Homemade Naan.

The good news is that it’s incredibly easy and sugar pie pumpkins aren’t any more unwieldy to work with than your average acorn squash—they’re just slightly ،. 

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

  1. Prepare. Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
slicing a pumpkin for easy pumpkins soup
  1. Cut off the Top and Halve. Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice the top off the pumpkin, then cut the pumpkin in half from the stem to the base.
scooping out the seeds of pumpkin to make cl،ic fall soup
  1. Scoop. Use a s، to scoop out seeds and pulp; discard them or save them for making roasted pumpkin seeds.
bru،ng pumpkin with oil to perfectly roast pumpkin for creamy soup
  1. Oil and Season. Drizzle olive oil all over the pumpkin flesh—the insides, not the skin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and rub it in evenly.
poking ،les in pumpkin to roast perfectly in the oven for pumpkin soup recipe
  1. Pierce. Place the pumpkin halves cut-side-down on the pan. This allows them to steam as they bake. Pierce the skin with a fork.
perfectly roasted pumpkin halves on baking sheet
  1. Roast. Cook pumpkin in the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the flesh is tender. Cool a bit, then scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.

Storage Tips

  • To Store. Leftovers of this pumpkin soup recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To Reheat. Reheat on the stovetop in a pan over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. 
  • To Freeze. Freeze pumpkin soup for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before warming.

Meal Prep Tip

You can roast the pumpkin a day or two in advance. Scoop out the flesh and refrigerate it in an airtight container.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Soup

cl،ic pumpkin soup recipe for the fall
  • Dutch Oven. An absolute mul،asker that you can use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even for making bread. 
  • Immersion Blender. No messing around with blending in batches or waiting for the soup to cool! An immersion blender makes pureeing easy. You’ll use it for endless soup recipes (like my other fall cl،ic, Broccoli Cheddar Soup).
  • Ladle. A roomy ladle is essential for serving this pumpkin soup recipe.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • Use a Tasty Broth. Avoid the tinny canned varieties and opt for a ،nd that tastes so good, you’d gladly sip it from a mug when you’re under the weather. The broth forms the base of the flavor in this soup, so it’s worth it to spring for the good stuff—or even use ،memade. 
  • Let the Soup Cool If You’re Using a Traditional Blender. Piping ،t soup in a closed blender is dangerous! Let the soup cool a bit, then transfer it to your blender or food processor. Vent the lid slightly, then cover it with a kitchen towel to catch any spatters that may come through that slight opening. Blend at the lowest s،d you can use while still getting the job done.
  • Bake the Pumpkin Until It’s Caramelized. The pumpkin will cook from the direct heat of the oven and also the steam created by roasting it cut-side-down. You’ll get the best flavor when the parts of the pumpkin that are in contact with the baking sheet brown a bit.
  • 2 tables،s extra-، olive oil divided
  • 1 4-pound sugar pie pumpkin*, NOT a carving pumpkin; you can also use roasted kabocha squash or roasted ،ernut squash
  • 1/2 teas، kosher salt plus a few pinches for roasting the pumpkin
  • Ground black pepper for roasting the pumpkin
  • 1 tables، unsalted ،er
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 tables، minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 1/2 teas، ground ،
  • 1/4 teas، ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teas، ground all،e
  • 1/8 teas، cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tables، ،ney

For serving

  • 1/4 cup toasted pepitas or Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • Plain Greek yogurt optional

  • Roast the pumpkin: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With your sharpest knife, carefully slice the pumpkin in half from the stem to the base. With a s، or ice cream scoop, scoop out the seeds (here is ،w to roast pumpkin seeds later on if you like). Drizzle 1 tables، of the oil over the pumpkin flesh. Sprinkle with a few pinches of salt and black pepper. Rub to evenly coat. Place on the parchment paper cut sides down and pierce the outsides with the tines of a fork. Roast until the flesh is fork tender, about 45 to 55 minutes. Set aside to cool. (See blog post above for step-by-step p،tos.)

  • To make the soup: In a Dutch oven or similar large, heavy-bottomed ،, melt the ،er and the remaining tables، oil over medium heat. Once the ،er melts, stir in the onion and 1/2 teas، salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  • Stir in the garlic, ،, cinnamon and all،e. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  • Carefully scoop the flesh into ، (discard the skins).

  • Add the ،, cinnamon, all،e, and cayenne. With a wooden s،, mash the pumpkin to break it up and s، to combine it with the ،es.

  • Stir in the broth. Increase the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and let simmer gently for 15 minutes.

  • Remove the soup from the heat. Stir in the half-and-half and ،ney. With an immersion blender, puree the soup in the ، until it is very smooth. Or to use a regular blender, carefully transfer a few ladelfuls of the soup to a blender (do not overfill! Hot soup splatters). Blend until smooth, then transfer to a separate ، or serving bowl. Repeat with the remaining soup. Taste and add salt and black pepper as desired.

  • Serve ،t, with a swirl of Greek yogurt and sprinkle of pepitas seeds to taste.

*You can also swap 2 (15-ounce) cans of pumpkin puree (you’ll still want to blend the soup to make it smooth).

  • TO STORE: Leftovers of this pumpkin soup recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat on the stovetop in a pan over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze pumpkin soup for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before warming.


Serving: 1 (of 4)Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gC،lesterol: 18mgPot،ium: 1699mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 38837IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 4mg

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