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Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Published: Sep 25, 2016 · Modified: Jul 16, 2022 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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Pumpkin spice isn't just for lattes! Check out this recipe for a sweet but savoury Spiced Pumpkin Soup, perfect for the cold autumn months.

Heart warming soups

In the last few days there has been a real change in our little corner of the London suburbs. The leaves in the trees have turned the most glorious golden brown, the days are getting colder and the nights are getting darker. Autumn is well and truly here.

Undoubtedly, one of the best ways to get warm as the evenings draw in is to snuggle up with a big bowl of soup. I will often make a big batch of soup to keep in the fridge and warm up on those cold, dark nights when we can't bring ourselves to cook. Since getting a Vitamix making soup at home has become even easier.

Soup is a quick, easy, comfort food that never disappoints. Today I'm sharing a seasonal soup that is guaranteed to warm your heart.

This warming spiced pumpkin soup tastes like autumn. It's a fantastic recipe made with seasonal vegetables and the classic pumpkin spice mix. Find out how to make this recipe for your lunch or dinner at Supper in the Suburbs. Why not serve it as a starter this Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin recipes

Most people's first memory of the pumpkin is as a jack-o-lantern or as, we call it in the UK, a pumpkin... That's right. We don't have any cutesy names for it because for most people across Britain the only time we come across a pumpkin is when it has been carved and placed in a window on 31 October.

Unfortunately the humble pumpkin often finds itself chucked in the bin once Halloween is over. But what a lot of people don't know is that they are actually edible! Once roasted, they have a love sweet taste and velvety smooth texture making them perfect for blitzing into soup.

Whilst pumpkins originate from North America that's not to say they can't be grown in the UK too. Pumpkin patches are popping up all over the UK, just like the one we visited last October at Crockford Bridge Farm just west of London.

Even though carving pumpkins can be eaten, when it comes to the edible varieties of pumpkin we're much more familiar with the butternut squash. This recipe works just as well with any squash you can get your hands on!

Pumpkin spice mix

Because pumpkin is quite sweet, it lends itself well to cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, three spices often found in sweet dishes and winter-y puddings. I've taken those two flavours but added a savoury note with salt, pepper, garlic, red chilli and a pinch of cumin and coriander. This combination of spices has plenty of heat from the pepper, ginger and chilli but is balanced out with the mellow hum of the garlic and cumin. The coriander helps to cut through all of the deep, rich flavours with slightly sharp edge.

This warming spiced pumpkin soup tastes like autumn. It's a fantastic recipe made with seasonal vegetables and the classic pumpkin spice mix. Find out how to make this recipe for your lunch or dinner at Supper in the Suburbs. Why not serve it as a starter this Thanksgiving?

Give it a swhirl

Once you've roasted the pumpkin alongside a little sweet potato for starch, it gets whizzed up in a blender along with onion, the pumpkin spice mix and vegetable stock. As the liquid swirls together in the blender,it goes the most vivid orange colour. the colour of autumn. Creamy creme fraiche is stirred in at the last minute which lightens the colour but adds a luxurious rich texture to the soup.

A hot bowl of this soup is so tempting. As the steam rises you get all of the fantastic aromas of the pumpkin spice mix. It's a heady combination that will win anyone over.

The recipe

This warming spiced pumpkin soup tastes like autumn. It's a fantastic recipe made with seasonal vegetables and the classic pumpkin spice mix. Find out how to make this recipe for your lunch or dinner at Supper in the Suburbs. Why not serve it as a starter this Thanksgiving?

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Emma
Warm up this autumn with my spiced pumpkin soup, flavoured with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and more! It's the perfect starter for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 230.46 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium pumpkin see note 1
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1.5 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 500 millilitres vegetable stock
  • 4 tablespoon creme fraiche

Instructions
 

  • Peel the pumpkin and sweet potato and cut into pieces 1 inch cubed.
  • Roast in an oven dish with a little oil at 180C for 1 hour or until soft with caramelised edges. Once cooked place to one side.
  • In a large sauce pan, fry the red onion (diced) and the red chilli (sliced).
  • Once the onion and chilli has softened add in the ginger, garlic and dried spices. 
  • Fry off for a further 5 minutes.
  • Place the pumpkin and sweet potato into a blender along with the red onion, chilli and other spices.
  • Fill the blender with the vegetable stock and blitz the contents on high for 5 minutes or until smooth.
  • Transfer the liquid into the sauce pan and heat on low for five minutes or until the soup begins to bubble. (See note 2).
  • Immediately before serving stir through the creme fraiche.

Notes

Note 1: If you can't get hold of a pumpkin, swap it out for a large butternut squash!
Note 2: If making in a Vitamix blender you can skip this stage! Simply use the "Hot Soup" function and your soup will be ready to serve straight from the blender.

Nutrition

Calories: 230.46kcalCarbohydrates: 54.31gProtein: 6.24gFat: 1.29gSaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 860.52mgPotassium: 1663mgFiber: 7.43gSugar: 17.55gVitamin A: 45368.14IUVitamin C: 52.71mgCalcium: 149.24mgIron: 4.25mg
Keyword black pepper, chilli, cinnamon, coriander, creme fraiche, cumin, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, onion, pumpkin, stock, sweet potato
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Comments

  1. Just Jo says

    September 25, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    How lovely - I make a soup like this already so I know I'd love this one. Not added sweet potato before now though, I must do that next time 🙂

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      I love the extra sweet potato adds another dimension

      Reply
  2. munchies&munchkins says

    September 25, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Oh I love pumpkin soup or any kind of squash. This looks lush! Autumn is by far my favourite season.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks Becky 😀 and yay for team autumn :-p

      Reply
  3. Heidi Roberts says

    September 25, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Is is that time already! I love a bowl of soup for lunch when the weather turns.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      It certainly is Heidi. I've even got the heating on lol

      Reply
  4. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

    September 25, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Pumpkin soup always reminds me of childhood with my grandma. She still makes a mean pumpkin soup. Love all the flavours and colour in this meal!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Awwww how lovely Jacquee! You'll have to share her recipe!

      Reply
  5. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    September 25, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Mmm I could do with a big bowl of this now. Love the spices, chilli and garlic you added too. Bet it is so full of flavour and not boring

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      It is so full of flavour Bintu. No chance if being described as bland here :-p

      Reply
  6. Nayna says

    September 25, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    I love pumpkin soup and this looks wonderful.The colour is so vibrant.

    Reply
  7. Sara says

    September 25, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    This sounds incredible. I have never had pumpkin soup, but I have a feeling that is going to change soon!

    Reply
  8. nadia says

    October 03, 2016 at 11:19 am

    I didn't realise that pumpkin was grown in the UK! I love using butternut squash though. This soup looks so delicious and comforting! I see a lot of soup in my near future now that the weather is getting colder 😛

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 04, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Yes they can actually grow quite successfully! When I was a child my Grandad always bought our pumpkins from a farm in Norfolk. They were HUGE! Definitely snuggle up with a bowl of this over the next few chilly months. You won't regret it 🙂

      Reply
  9. Felesha Bell says

    October 04, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I love that you added sweet potatoes to this soup!! Looks like a must try!!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 04, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Thanks Felesha! The more veggies the better in my opinion 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jenni says

    October 04, 2017 at 11:47 am

    This looks lovely! What a great fall soup! I think I forgot that pumpkins originated in the US and that people in England might not be very familiar with them! What a fun tid-bit of knowledge

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 04, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Hey Jenni! Thanks for stopping by! It's funny isn't it - I think we often take for granted the similarities and differences between the UK and US.

      Reply
  11. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    October 04, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    I don't like the cold weather, but I do LOVE all the delicious foods that come along with it. Since I am a pumpkin fanatic...this soup is right up my alley.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 04, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      I love soup season too! It's lovely toasting your hands on a warm mug or bowl!

      Reply
  12. Jill says

    October 04, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    I enjoyed reading your description of the spice flavors - I always struggle with how to describe how they taste and how they act together. Your choice of words is spot on!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 04, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you so much Jill! It is possibly the hardest part about writing about food!

      Reply

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