One-Pot Savory Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup
A comforting and hearty soup made with pumpkin and sweet potatoes, infused with garlic and paprika, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
- 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large onion)
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup full-fat plain yogurt (or sour cream)
For Topping
- to taste crumbled feta cheese for topping
- to taste pepitas for topping
- to taste extra paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion along with ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute.
- Add the peeled and diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and pumpkin puree. Mix well and add the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the honey or maple syrup and yogurt or sour cream.
- Blend the soup to your desired consistency using an immersion blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve warm.
Serving
- Ladle the soup into bowls, topping with crumbled feta cheese and pepitas, and serve with crusty bread or a salad.
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Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients. Adjust thickness with more broth if desired. The soup can be easily made vegan by using plant-based alternatives for yogurt and ensuring the broth is vegan.