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smooth pumpkin soup topped with cream swirl thyme and pumpkin seeds
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Easy Creamy Pumpkin Soup

A smooth, cozy pumpkin soup made with canned pumpkin, warm spices, fresh thyme, and a touch of cream—ready in just 30 minutes using one pot.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small bundle fresh thyme (about 8–10 sprigs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • tsp ginger powder
  • tsp cayenne pepper
  • Optional: pumpkin seeds, flaky salt, fresh herbs

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 4–6 minutes until softened.
  4. Add fresh thyme and cook 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Stir in pumpkin, salt, cumin, pepper, ginger, and cayenne.
  6. Add the broth and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through and the flavors are well blended.
  7. Stir in maple syrup and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

  • Simmer gently until the soup is fully heated through and flavors are blended; cooking times may vary depending on equipment.
  • If blending, keep the blender head submerged and blend carefully to avoid splashing hot liquid.
  • The soup will thicken as it cools or chills—add a small splash of broth or water when reheating to adjust consistency.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container and store up to 3–4 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop or in short microwave intervals, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
  • Discard if smell, texture, or appearance changes.