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Homemade Great Pumpkin Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Autumnal
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole sugar pumpkins or 2 1/2 cups all natural pumpkin puree
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut pumpkins in half, scoop out seeds, and roast cut-side down for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add pumpkin puree and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
  • Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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