The Creamy, Savory Pumpkin Soup All Your Autumnal Dreams Are Made Of
Velvety smooth and brilliantly hued, this vegan pumpkin curry soup recipe is deeply beloved by everyone we've ever served it to. The soothing, savory aroma that it emits as it simmers goes hand in hand with all of the other markers of fall in our homes—if the leaves are turning, and jack-o-lanterns have begun to appear on neighbor’s porches, then our families know that someone’s probably in the kitchen making a big pot of this curry-spiced pumpkin coconut soup. Creamy, with layer upon layer of spice and squash sweetness, this soup is a feast for the senses, and there’s no more delicious way to welcome the season. For another creamy autumn winner, try our simple carrot ginger soup!
What’s In Pumpkin Curry Soup?
The rich and complex flavor of this pumpkin soup comes from the squash itself, plus a few key spices. Nothing fancy—just whole foods, treated with a bit of care, and simmered into one big pot of fall soup. Here’s everything you’ll need to make the pumpkin soup recipe:
- Sugar pumpkin
- Butternut squash
- Olive oil
- Onions
- Garlic
- Curry powder
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Vegetable stock
- Coconut milk
Pumpkin Soup with Real Pumpkin—Yes, You Can Do It!
But don’t chop up that jack-o-lantern just yet! Decorative pumpkins that we carve are NOT the same as the type of pumpkin you use to make a soup like this. For this pumpkin soup recipe, we’re calling for the most classic culinary pumpkins: sugar pumpkins, also known (for reasons you can probably deduce yourself) as pie pumpkins. Sugar pumpkin skin shouldn’t be too tough—if you have a good, sharp, sturdy vegetable peeler, that is the best way to peel the pumpkin. Simply trim off both the top and bottom ends, so that you have a good flat surface to rest the gourd on, and then peel the skin off. You can do the same thing with your butternut squash.
Is Pumpkin Soup Healthy? Is pumpkin soup healthy?!
Yes! A million billion times yes. This vegan pumpkin soup recipe is creamy and rich, savory and a bit sweet—it’s all kinds of satisfying, but it’s also incredibly good for you. Low in calories, but nutrient dense, pumpkin is a wonderful thing to eat! It’s loaded with vitamin A and C, as well as fiber, zinc and potassium. It’s basically a superfood. So yeah, go on and have a second bowl!
How Do You Make Pumpkin Soup From Scratch?
Once you’ve peeled and cubed the sugar pumpkin and butternut squash, the rest of this soup recipe is a total breeze. Here’s how to make creamy pumpkin soup magic:
- Begin as always! Sauté onions in oil for a bit, then add garlic. We like to make this soup in a Dutch oven, but you can also use a stock pot.
- Add the cubed pumpkin, squash, curry, nutmeg, ginger, red pepper, salt and pepper and stock.
- Bring the whole beautiful thing to a boil and then simmer until the pumpkin and squash are cooked through. This will take about 20 minutes, and will make your house smell incredibly good.
- Puree the soup in a food processor or with an immersion blender.
- Pour in the coconut milk, give it a stir, grab a bowl and eat up!
Tools You’ll Need:
- Stock pot or Dutch oven
- Immersion blender or food processor
- Ladle
- Sharp knife
- Sturdy, sharp vegetable peeler
More Fall Soup Recipes To Try This Season
Thanksgiving Planning, Already?
Psssst. This creamy pumpkin soup makes a wonderful Thanksgiving starter. It also makes a wonderful anytime meal—a light lunch or dinner, served simply with a salad or some bread. If you try it, we’d love to hear how you like it! Share a photo and tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper so that we can see your stuff! Happy eating!
