Description
Easy Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings. This creamy, vibrant soup combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin and sweet potatoes with warming spices, creating a delightful flavor profile that’s both comforting and nutritious. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a meal prep staple, this vegetarian recipe can be made quickly with pantry staples like canned pumpkin. With its rich texture and wholesome ingredients, this soup is not only satisfying but also packed with vitamins and fiber. Serve it alongside crusty bread or topped with seeds for an extra crunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 white onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp minced chipotle pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
- 6 cups chopped, peeled sweet potato
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/3 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add chipotle pepper, garlic powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and sweet potatoes. Pour vegetable broth to cover.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in lemon juice, maple syrup, and coconut milk; adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg