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Easy Pumpkin Soup {20 Minute!}
Easy Pumpkin Soup {20 Minute!} is made with 15 oz canned pumpkin puree, toasted pumpkin seeds, and low-sodium chicken broth.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
2. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
garlic, minced
In the method: Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter, once the butter is melted add garlic and onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.
medium yellow onion, chopped
In the method: Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter, once the butter is melted add garlic and onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.
15 oz canned pumpkin puree
In the method: Add in the pumpkin puree, thyme, ginger, cumin, pepper and salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tbsp unsalted butterIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp garlic, mincedIngredient note
Source: 1 medium yellow onion, choppedIngredient note
Source: 1 15 oz canned pumpkin pureeIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp thyme leaves, finely choppedIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp ginger, gratedIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp ground cuminIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp ground pepperIngredient note
Source seasoning: Salt to tasteIngredient note
Source: 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup heavy creamIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Transfer the soup to a bowl and garnish with pumpkin seeds before serving.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot and blender. Start with this step: Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter, once the butter is melted add garlic and onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
What happens at the end?
Transfer the soup to a bowl and garnish with pumpkin seeds before serving.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: gimmedelicious.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



