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Bowl of Easy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup garnished with herbs and spices.

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup

A creamy and cozy soup made with pumpkin and sweet potatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner and easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Pumpkin puree Canned is fine; ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes Peeled and cut into small chunks.
  • 1 Yellow onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced (adjust according to taste).
  • 4 cups Broth Vegetable or chicken broth.
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Add more if desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional.
  • a pinch Nutmeg Optional.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Season throughout cooking.
Cooking Fats and Creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter For cooking onion.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk or heavy cream Optional, for extra creaminess.
Acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice or apple cider vinegar To taste.

Method
 

Build the Flavor Base
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil or butter and then the chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and glossy.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic.
Simmer Until Soft
  1. Add sweet potato chunks, pumpkin puree, broth, and spices. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Lower heat and let cook for 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are very soft.
Blend and Adjust
  1. Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend in batches in a regular blender.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice/apple cider vinegar as needed. For creaminess, stir in coconut milk or heavy cream.
Serve It Up
  1. Ladle soup into bowls and top with your choice of coconut milk, cracked black pepper, and toasted pumpkin seeds.
  2. Serve with crusty bread or a green salad on the side.

Notes

The soup thickens as it sits. Add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.