Description
Warm up this fall with a delightful bowl of Healthy Halloween Soup: Spiced Pumpkin. This creamy, aromatic soup combines pumpkin puree and a blend of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to create a cozy dish that is both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this soup will transport you back to joyful autumn memories while keeping your health on track.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger (fresh or ground)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, cooking for another 2 minutes until well combined.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; mix well to combine flavors.
- Incorporate coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted bread or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg