Gingerbread-Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Whipped Cinnamon Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Velvety pumpkin soup enriched with gingerbread spices and topped with a light whipped cinnamon cream for a cozy holiday starter. This American Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups pumpkin puree
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for cream)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups pumpkin puree and 3 cups vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: In a chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
6. Step 6: Serve the soup hot with a generous dollop of the whipped cinnamon cream on top and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon if desired.