Vegan Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food—creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a vegan or vegetarian lunch or dinner. Made in one pot on the stovetop, it's a delicious, meal-prep-friendly dish that's simple and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 Cooking pot
- 1 immersion blender or regular blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups pumpkin chopped
- 3 cups sweet potatoes chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove finely chopped (~1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion
- Add garlic, salt, and spices and sauté for 1 more minute.1 small garlic clove, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Add diced pumpkin and sweet potatoes (1-inch pieces) and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered until vegetables are fork-tender (20 minutes, or longer if needed).3 cups pumpkin, 3 cups sweet potatoes, 4 cups fresh water
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender (let cool slightly first). Serve warm with coconut milk and pumpkin seeds.
Notes
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Dice the pumpkin and sweet potatoes into similar sizes for even cooking.
- An immersion blender is ideal for easy, in-pot blending and less cleanup.
- If you use a regular blender let the soup cool slightly before blending to prevent splattering.
- Add more water if you prefer a thinner soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 651mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 21561IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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