Spiced Pumpkin and Chestnut Soup with Nutmeg Cream

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

A velvety pumpkin soup enriched with roasted chestnuts and warming spices, topped with a nutmeg-infused cream swirl. This American Christmas recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pumpkin puree, roasted chestnuts, chopped, and yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 3 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup roasted chestnuts, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp for garnish fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 cups pumpkin puree, 1 cup chopped roasted chestnuts, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a blender.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream with a pinch of ground nutmeg.
6. Step 6: Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle each with the nutmeg cream, and garnish with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves before serving.