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Vegan Pumpkin Soup

This vegan pumpkin soup is made by simmering pumpkin with aromatic onions, warming spices, and flavorful vegetable broth until tender. The mixture is then blended until smooth, resulting in a velvety, golden-orange soup with a rich, comforting texture. It is finished with a splash of maple syrup and toasted cinnamon for a warm, fall-inspired flavor profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fall, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree fresh or canned
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon lightly toasted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree to the saucepan, stirring to combine with the onions, and cook for another 2 minutes. The mixture should become fragrant and slightly thickened.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, then sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the mixture. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the pumpkin is tender.
  4. Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until silky smooth, stopping occasionally to check for desired creaminess. Be cautious of splashes and hot splatter.
  5. Stir in the maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Once the soup is velvety and fragrant, ladle it into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting, autumn-inspired flavors.

Notes

If the soup is too thick, add a splash of vegetable broth to thin it out. For an added touch, drizzle with coconut milk or top with roasted pumpkin seeds for extra texture.