Spiced Coconut Pumpkin Hearty Soup (Printable Version)
A creamy, warming blend of roasted pumpkin and aromatic spices in rich coconut milk—perfect for chilly days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
→ Liquids
06 - 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk, full-fat recommended
07 - 3 cups vegetable broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
12 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnishes
15 - Toasted pumpkin seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
17 - Coconut cream for swirling
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; sauté 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and turmeric; cook 30 seconds to release flavors.
05 - Add roasted pumpkin, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10–15 minutes.
06 - Use immersion blender or transfer to blender in batches; blend until completely smooth and creamy.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped herbs, and coconut cream swirl.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Roasting the pumpkin first creates this incredible caramelized sweetness that you just cant get from boiling alone
- The coconut milk makes it luxuriously creamy without any dairy, so everyone at your table can enjoy it
02 -
- The soup continues to thicken as it sits, so if you are making it ahead, thin with a little extra broth before reheating
- That squeeze of lime mentioned in the notes is not optional, it is the secret ingredient that wakes everything up
03 -
- If you do not have fresh pumpkin, butternut squash works beautifully and is often easier to find year round
- Use the heaviest pot you own to prevent the soup from scorching on the bottom while it simmers