Creamy Pumpkin Soup

This creamy pumpkin soup is topped with salty bacon and crunchy croutons, creating a comforting fall treat! Choose from coconut milk, oat milk, or traditional dairy cream to mix in. Made with pumpkin puree, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables. An easy recipe that's ready in just 35 minutes.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Bacon, Fall, Halloween, Healthy Choices, Healthy Dinner, Pumpkin, Rainy Day, Served Hot, Soups, Thanksgiving, Vegetables

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 491kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
6 teaspoon garlic paste
3 carrots peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery sliced
1 onion diced
15 oz pumpkin puree (canned)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream or half and half oat milk or coconut milk could also be used

Seasonings

2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoon pumpkin spice
½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
½ tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves

Toppings

6 tablespoon crumbled bacon
5 oz croutons
4 oz salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Instructions

Sauté vegetables. In a large pot or Dutch oven add olive oil and garlic. Set on medium high heat. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Stir to combine, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add seasoning. Once veggies have softened add salt, pepper, pumpkin spice, thyme, and rosemary. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Create broth. Add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring to a low boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to come together.
Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. (See notes if using a traditional blender).
Stir in cream and add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Add toppings and serve. Spoon into bowls and add toppings.

Notes

An immersion blender works best. If using a regular blender, add soup in small amounts and pulse blend. Use caution as hot soup tends to splatter. Puree in batches or allow soup to cool a bit first.
Choose a dairy or non-dairy cream of choice.
Seasonings can be adjusted to taste.
For a touch of sweetness, try stirring in maple syrup or honey to taste.

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