Best Easy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Velvety Thanksgiving pumpkin soup with warm spices is a healthy, vegetarian, family-style starter. This festive, seasonal bowl adds fresh, comforting flavors to the holiday table.

Cook 40 min Difficulty EASY 170 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • pumpkin puree 4 cups
  • yellow onion 1 pieces
  • vegetable broth 3 cups
  • carrot 2 pieces
  • celery stalk 2 pieces
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • salt 1 tsp
  • ground black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • ground cinnamon 0.5 tsp
  • ground nutmeg 0.25 tsp
  • maple syrup 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 27 g 63%
Protein 4 g 9%
Fat 6 g 28%
Serving size 280g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, then add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add pumpkin puree to the pot, and stir thoroughly to incorporate with the sauteed aromatics.

  3. 3

    Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.

  4. 4

    Stir in salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and maple syrup. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes, adjusting heat to maintain a gentle bubble without boiling over.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat. Carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender directly in the pot (or in batches in a countertop blender), until velvety smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The main ingredient that defines this soup is pumpkin puree. Its smooth texture and natural sweetness form the creamy base and festive flavor that makes this soup perfect for Thanksgiving.
Q. Which spice blend brings out the festive flavor in this soup?
A combination of ground cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a touch of maple syrup, infuses this soup with warm, comforting notes characteristic of holiday dishes.
Q. How do you achieve the best soup texture without overcooking?
Sauté the vegetables until soft but not browned, then gently simmer the ingredients together. Blending the soup after simmering ensures a velvety texture without making it heavy or mushy.
Q. What's the nutrition profile per serving?
Each serving (280 g) contains about 170 kcal, with 27g carbohydrates (63%), 4g protein (9%), and 6g fat (28%), making this a wholesome, light starter.
Q. Is this Thanksgiving Pumpkin Soup vegetarian?
Yes, all core ingredients, including pumpkin, vegetables, and vegetable broth, make this soup completely vegetarian-friendly.
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