Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Creamy Pumpkin Soup is made with pumpkin, vegetable broth, and escallion/green onions.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 5
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Soups · Soups & stews
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
pumpkin (after seeds are removed, peeled and chopped into cubes)
In the method: Place the pumpkin into the pot with salt, reduce the heat the medium, and add all the other ingredients except the Mrs.
vegetable broth (or water)
In the method: Pour water in a very large pot (so you don't get splashed when blending) and bring to a boil.
escallion/green onions
In the method: Pour water in a very large pot (so you don't get splashed when blending) and bring to a boil.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 5. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2.5 lbs pumpkin (after seeds are removed, peeled and chopped into cubes)Ingredient note
Source: 10 cups vegetable broth (or water)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt to tasteIngredient note
Source: 2 sprigs escallion/green onionsIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakesIngredient note
Source: 1 small plummy tomato (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 4 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash herbs and lemon seasoning (or any herbs seasoning)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup coconut milk
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Creamy Pumpkin Soup
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
Remove from heat and serve alone or with toasted croutons if desired.
A little more help as you go
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot and blender. Start with this step: Pour water in a very large pot (so you don't get splashed when blending) and bring to a boil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Remove from heat and serve alone or with toasted croutons if desired.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Additional recipe notes
Mom’s notes : you can add carrots if you’d like also! This soup is a great way to sneak extra vegetables into your kids meals if they won’t eat them but will drink them. To store : Leftover vegan creamy pumpkin soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. To freeze : Place the pumpkin soup in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat according to the instructions above.
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: jessicainthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
