Description
Easy Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This creamy, nourishing soup combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of pumpkin, enhanced by a touch of spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal prep, this vegetarian delight is simple to make—whether you opt for canned pumpkin or fresh ingredients. With just a few minutes of prep and versatile cooking methods like stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, you can enjoy a warm bowl of goodness that’s not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and fiber. Serve it with crusty bread or garnish it with fresh herbs for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 white onion (chopped)
- 6 cups chopped, peeled sweet potato
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 1 tsp minced chipotle pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/3 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add chipotle pepper, garlic powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in vegetable broth and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Return soup to low heat; mix in pumpkin puree, lemon juice, maple syrup, and coconut milk. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg