Comforting Harvest Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This velvety pumpkin soup captures the rich flavors of autumn, offering a warm and comforting meal ideal for chilly days. Pair with a slice of rustic bread for perfection!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large red onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 pounds pumpkin peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 cups unsweetened apple cider
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon ground sage (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and apple cider to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a standard blender after allowing the soup to cool slightly.
- Stir in the coconut milk, salt, black pepper, and sage (if using). Adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
Garnish the soup with toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped parsley for added texture and flavor. Serve hot with your favorite bread.