Homemade Pumpkin Soup
This creamy homemade pumpkin soup is made with fresh vegetables, simple ingredients, and no stock cubes — an easy, wholesome recipe perfect for cozy autumn days.
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 1 kg pumpkin peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion white or red
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium parsnip
- 1 small bell pepper or half of a large one
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 regular potato
- 1 sweet potato
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 liter water
Instructions
- Wash and peel all the vegetables and keep them ready.
- In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and parsnip, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and both potatoes. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin cubes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for a few more minutes.
- Pour in enough water to just cover the vegetables.
- Cover with a lid and simmer until all vegetables are tender and some of the liquid has reduced.
- Once slightly cooled, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm with your favorite toppings.