Easy Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Silky, deeply flavored roasted pumpkin soup with warm spices and a creamy finish. Simple ingredients, rich taste, and cozy comfort in every spoonful.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
- Roasted Pumpkin
- 2 lb pumpkin peeled & cubed (or 1 small sugar pumpkin)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- Soup
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup coconut milk cream, or half-and-half
- Salt & pepper
- Optional Toppings
- Toasted nuts or pumpkin seeds
- Drizzle of cream or yogurt
- Parsley or chives
- Croutons
- Smoked paprika
Toss pumpkin with oil, salt & pepper; roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 mins until tender.
Heat butter; sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Add roasted pumpkin, broth, thyme, cumin, nutmeg, salt & pepper; simmer 10–15 mins.
Blend until smooth or leave slightly textured.
Stir in coconut milk/cream; warm gently and adjust seasoning.
Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Roasting adds deeper caramelized flavor
Thin with broth if too thick
Add cream cheese or butter for extra richness
Dairy-free: use coconut milk
Try swapping pumpkin with butternut squash