Velvety Pumpkin Soup Warming Spices (Printable)

A smooth, spiced pumpkin puree enriched with cream, featuring cumin, nutmeg, and aromatic cinnamon.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2.2 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream or coconut milk

→ Spices and Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - Drizzle of cream or coconut milk
13 - Toasted pumpkin seeds
14 - Fresh parsley or chives, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrot, then sauté for 2 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Add the diced pumpkin, ground cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and chili flakes if using. Cook while stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to bloom the spices.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until pumpkin and carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender and process until velvety.
06 - Stir in the cream or coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently over low heat if necessary.
07 - Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a drizzle of cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of cumin, nutmeg, and cinnamon creates layers of flavor that unfold with each spoonful, like discovering secret notes in your favorite song.
  • This soup somehow manages to feel both light and substantial at the same time, making it perfect whether youre hosting friends or curling up alone on a rainy evening.
02 -
  • Overcooking the garlic at the beginning can leave a bitter undertone in your finished soup, so keep it moving and watch it carefully.
  • The soup will thicken as it cools, so if youre making it ahead of time, you might need to add a splash of broth when reheating to achieve that perfect consistency.
03 -
  • For an incredibly smooth texture, pass the blended soup through a fine-mesh sieve before adding the cream, catching any fibrous bits that might have survived the blender.
  • Adding a small peeled and diced apple along with the vegetables introduces a subtle sweetness and complexity that most guests cant quite identify but always compliment.
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