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Spicy Autumn Pumpkin Soup
Caroline

Spicy Autumn Pumpkin Soup

This Spicy Autumn Pumpkin Soup is cozy, creamy, and packed with warm fall flavors. Featuring fresh pumpkin, aromatic spices, and a hint of cayenne for gentle heat, it’s the perfect comfort meal for chilly days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • optional toppings: sour cream, pumpkin seeds, extra spices

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • immersion blender or countertop blender
  • cutting board and knife
  • wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Stir in diced pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper to coat evenly.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.
  5. Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed. Adjust spices if desired.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with sour cream or extra spices, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, roast the pumpkin before cooking.
  • Soup thickens as it cools; add a bit of broth to loosen if necessary.
  • This soup pairs beautifully with toasted seeds or a swirl of cream for visual appeal and added richness.