Winter Black Gum Tree-Spiced Pumpkin Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A warming pumpkin soup infused with warming spices reminiscent of a crisp winter silhouette, perfect for cozy evenings. This american-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs pumpkin puree, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 "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

• 3 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger to the pot. Cook for 1 minute while stirring until spices are fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 3 cups pumpkin puree and 4 cups vegetable broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and simmer the soup for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch.