Description
A warm and comforting fall soup made with creamy pumpkin purée, sweet apples, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for chilly days, this spiced pumpkin and apple soup is rich, velvety, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups pumpkin purée
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Spices and Cream
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Apples: In a large pot or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped apples, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and the apples soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Pumpkin and Spices: Stir in the pumpkin purée, vegetable broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the apples to become tender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Finish with Cream: Return the blended soup to the pot (if needed) and stir in the cream or coconut milk. Heat gently without boiling, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free and vegan option.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more broth if desired.
- Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or a swirl of cream for extra flair.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
