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-inspired Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 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.