One-Pot Savory Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup
A warm and comforting soup with a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any season and packed with vitamins.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large onion)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (divided) ½ tsp for sautéing, ¼ tsp for the soup
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For a spicier soup
- 3 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) Canned pumpkin puree works well
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup For added sweetness
Garnishes
- ½ cup full fat plain yogurt (or sour cream) For creaminess
- Crumbled feta cheese Optional garnish
- Pepitas Optional garnish
- Extra paprika For garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Add the olive oil to a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and diced sweet potato. Lower the heat to medium and stir for a minute to toast the spices and cook the garlic.
- Add the broth, pumpkin puree, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt to the pot and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are soft, turn off the heat. Stir in the honey or maple syrup and yogurt or sour cream.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender in the pot. If you don’t have one, let the soup cool slightly, then transfer it to a blender in batches.
- Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. You can garnish it with crumbled feta, pepitas, and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Notes
Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread or a fresh salad. For extra creaminess, add a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of feta on top.