28 Pumpkin Soup Recipes to Keep You Cozy All Season Long

By: Shivani Choudhary

Updated On: October 5, 2024

As the leaves start to change color and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of pumpkin soup to make you feel cozy. This season, I’ve rounded up 28 pumpkin soup recipes to keep you cozy all season long. From classic creamy varieties to unique twists that incorporate various spices and flavors, there’s a recipe here for everyone.

Not only do these soups capture the essence of fall, but they also provide a comforting hug in a bowl. So grab your favorite sweater and a spoon, and let’s dive into these delightful pumpkin soups that are perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings with friends and family!

1. Classic Creamy Pumpkin Soup

This timeless recipe brings out the rich flavors of pumpkin while remaining wonderfully smooth and creamy.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.

2. Spicy Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

This soup packs a punch with spices and the heartiness of black beans, making it perfect for a chilly evening.

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, sautéing until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree, black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend if desired for a smoother texture.

3. Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup

This delightful fusion combines pumpkin and coconut milk with aromatic curry spices for a rich flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 can coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Salt to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and ginger until soft.
Add red curry paste and cook for another minute.
Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Simmer for 20 minutes and blend until smooth.

4. Pumpkin and Apple Soup

The sweetness of apples combined with pumpkin creates a comforting and unique soup.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add diced apple and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, apple cider, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Simmer for 15 minutes, then blend until smooth.

5. Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Soup

The deep flavor of roasted garlic adds a lovely depth to this creamy pumpkin soup.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 head of garlic
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut the top off the garlic head and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and roast for 30 minutes.
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, then add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Simmer for 20 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and blend until smooth.

6. Pumpkin Sage Soup

Sage pairs beautifully with pumpkin, giving this soup a warm, earthy flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until translucent.
Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth and stir in heavy cream.

7. Pumpkin and Lentil Soup

Packed with protein and fiber, this soup is hearty and satisfying.

Ingredients:

1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add lentils, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft, about 25 minutes. Blend for a smoother texture if desired.

8. Creamy Pumpkin Tomato Soup

This comforting soup combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the acidity of tomatoes for a balanced flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until translucent.
Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and blend until smooth.

9. Pumpkin Chai Soup

This unique recipe infuses chai spices into pumpkin soup, creating a delightful fusion.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons chai spice mix
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, coconut milk, chai spice, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

10. Pumpkin and Carrot Soup

This sweet and savory soup is loaded with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and carrots until soft.
Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

11. Pumpkin and Cheese Soup

This soup is a comforting blend of pumpkin and cheese, creating a creamy, savory delight.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, stir in cheese, and cook until melted. Blend for a smoother texture if desired.

12. Pumpkin and Ginger Soup

The zing of ginger complements the pumpkin beautifully, making for a refreshing and warming soup.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and ginger until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

13. Pumpkin and Bacon Soup

This savory soup combines the smoky flavor of bacon with creamy pumpkin for a delightful twist.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
In the bacon fat, sauté onion until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and blend until smooth. Top with crispy bacon before serving.

14. Pumpkin and Potato Soup

This hearty soup features potatoes for added texture and heartiness.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add potatoes, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

15. Pumpkin and Mushroom Soup

The earthiness of mushrooms pairs wonderfully with pumpkin for a unique and flavorful soup.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and mushrooms until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

16. Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup

The combination of sweet potatoes and pumpkin creates a sweet, creamy soup that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Blend until smooth.

17. Pumpkin and Quinoa Soup

This nutritious soup is packed with protein from quinoa and the rich flavor of pumpkin.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in quinoa, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked, about 15 minutes. Blend for a smoother texture if desired.

18. Pumpkin and Celery Soup

This light yet flavorful soup combines pumpkin and celery for a refreshing dish.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and celery until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

19. Pumpkin and Spinach Soup

Adding spinach to pumpkin soup not only adds color but also packs it with nutrients.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in spinach, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

20. Pumpkin and Chickpea Soup

This protein-packed soup combines chickpeas with pumpkin for a hearty and nutritious meal.

Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add chickpeas, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend for a smoother texture if desired.

21. Pumpkin and Corn Soup

The sweetness of corn complements pumpkin perfectly in this delicious soup.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 can corn, drained
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in corn, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

22. Pumpkin and Pea Soup

This vibrant green soup combines peas and pumpkin for a fresh, flavorful dish.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in peas, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

23. Pumpkin and Cauliflower Soup

This creamy soup combines cauliflower and pumpkin for a unique, nutritious option.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in cauliflower, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

24. Pumpkin and Zucchini Soup

This light and refreshing soup features zucchini for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 zucchinis, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Add zucchini, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

25. Pumpkin and Beet Soup

This vibrant soup combines the earthiness of beets with the sweetness of pumpkin.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 beets, roasted and chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in beets, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

26. Pumpkin and Broccoli Soup

This nutritious soup combines broccoli and pumpkin for a healthy, flavorful option.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups broccoli florets
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in broccoli, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.

27. Pumpkin and Fennel Soup

The anise flavor of fennel complements pumpkin beautifully in this unique soup.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 fennel bulb, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and fennel until soft.
Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

28. Pumpkin and Seaweed Soup

For a unique twist, this soup combines the umami flavor of seaweed with pumpkin.

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup dried seaweed (such as wakame)
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
Stir in seaweed, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth.

Conclusion

Embracing the rich flavors and versatility of pumpkin soup can elevate your culinary experience throughout the fall season. From classic recipes to innovative combinations, these 28 variations offer something for everyone, whether you're seeking a hearty meal or a light appetizer.

The unique blends of ingredients not only enhance the comforting nature of pumpkin but also provide nutritional benefits that contribute to a balanced diet. As you explore these recipes, don’t hesitate to experiment with your favorite spices and toppings to make each dish your own. Gather around the table with friends and family, and enjoy the warmth and joy that a delicious bowl of pumpkin soup brings. Happy cooking!

Shivani Choudhary

Food Lover and Storyteller ????️✨ With a fork in one hand and a pen in the other, Shivani brings her culinary adventures to life through evocative words and tantalizing tastes. Her love for food knows no bounds, and she's on a mission to share the magic of flavors with fellow enthusiasts.