Creamy Pumpkin Soup (4 Ingredients, Easy & Comforting)

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 25 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Serves: 4
Best For: cozy dinners, simple lunches, cooler evenings

A Simple Soup for Cozy Family Meals

This creamy pumpkin soup is naturally thick, smooth, and comforting — made without cream and using simple, everyday ingredients. Adding optional potato or sweet potato gives the soup body and flavour while keeping it affordable and nourishing.

Finished with a dollop of sour cream just before serving, this is the kind of meal that brings warmth to the table and invites everyone to slow down and enjoy a simple moment together.

Ingredients for Creamy Pumpkin Soup

• 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional:

• 1–2 potatoes or sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (adds flavour and thickness)

• Sour cream, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Add the vegetables to a large pot, including pumpkin, onion, and optional potatoes or sweet potatoes.

2. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil over medium-high heat.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until all vegetables are very soft.

4. Blend until smooth using a stick blender or countertop blender.

5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Helpful Tips

• Potatoes or sweet potatoes make the soup creamy without dairy

• Add extra stock if you prefer a thinner soup

• Sour cream should be added just before serving, not cooked in

Why This Recipe Works

• Naturally creamy without added cream

• Budget-friendly and filling

• Simple ingredients and easy method

• Beginner-friendly with reliable results

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