Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk 🎃🥥🥣 Silky, Comforting, and Naturally Dairy-Free

This velvety pumpkin soup gets its richness from coconut milk instead of cream, creating a naturally dairy-free, subtly sweet base.

With a blend of warm spices and a silky texture, it’s the perfect cozy bowl for chilly days.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 tsp curry powder or garam masala (optional, for warmth)
• 4 cups pumpkin purée (fresh roasted or canned)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lime (optional, for brightness)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté aromatics

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 2: Add pumpkin and broth

• Stir in pumpkin purée and vegetable broth.
• Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Step 3: Blend until smooth

• Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer to a blender in batches until silky smooth.

Step 4: Stir in coconut milk

• Return soup to pot (if blended separately) and stir in coconut milk.
• Warm gently — do not boil — and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice if using.

Step 5: Serve hot

• Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, parsley, or a swirl of extra coconut milk.

Flavor Variations

• Add roasted red peppers for smoky depth
• Stir in a spoonful of Thai red curry paste for a spicier profile
• Swap lime for lemon for a sharper citrus note
• Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a sweeter, holiday-inspired soup

Pro Tips

• Use full-fat coconut milk for the best texture
• Roast fresh pumpkin for deeper, caramelized flavor
• Don’t skip blending — the smooth texture makes the soup luxurious
• Add broth gradually if you prefer a thicker soup

Final Thoughts

Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk is creamy, nourishing, and wonderfully aromatic. It’s the kind of bowl that warms you from the inside out while staying light and wholesome.

Simmer it. Blend it. Sip into silky fall comfort. 🎃🥥🥣