Spicy Pumpkin Soup
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With the diving temperatures and snow on the ground, soups are the ultimate comfort food. I’ve been making a lot of soups lately, mostly clear ones to go with our daily rice meals. I prefer thick, creamy soups accompanied with crusty bread for a light and satisfying lunch. This quick and simple soup was perfect after the snow clearing. I added pepper flakes, ground ginger and cinnamon to spice up the soup. It was warm and comforting after that “workout” in the snow. For snow pictures, please click here.
It is always best to use fresh pumpkin puree for soups. However, for a quick version I did use the remaining canned pumpkin puree I have left in the fridge. Please use whichever you are most comfotable with.
2 cups pumpkin puree
½ cup half and half
5 cups chicken stock
1½ tbsp corn starch, mixed with ¼ cup water
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ to ¾ tsp red pepper flakes, depending on heat level desired
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
Bring 5 cups of chicken stock to a boil. Add pumpkin puree and allow to simmer on low.
In a small fry pan, melt butter. Add onions and garlic and cook till just soften. Stir in red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Add mixture into simmering soup.
I used a cornstarch mixture to thicken the soup to make it gluten-free. You can make a regular flour roux if you prefer, by adding 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the fry pan in the step above.
Pour in half and half and corn starch mixture. Increase heat to medium. Bring soup to a boil. Soup will start to thicken with the cornstarch mixture. Turn off heat and serve warm.
These gluten-free crackers are good to have in the pantry for those of you on a gluten-free diet. They are not inexpensive but is a quick and convenient option. They do come in a few different flavors.
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
(Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins)
2 cups pumpkin puree
½ cup half and half
5 cups chicken stock
1½ tbsp corn starch, mixed with ¼ cup water
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ to ¾ tsp red pepper flakes, depending on heat level desired (I did use ¾ tsp)
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
Bring chicken stock to a boil. Add pumpkin puree and allow to simmer on low.
In a small fry pan, melt butter. Add onions and garlic and cook till just soften, about one to two minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Add mixture into simmering soup. Pour in half and half and corn starch mixture. Increase heat to medium. Bring soup to a boil. Soup will start to thicken with the cornstarch mixture. Turn off heat and serve warm with gluten-free crackers or crusty bread.
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Tags: Fusion, gluten-free, pumpkin
I still have some left over pumpkin puree, this would be a great soup to try! Thanks for sharing:D
Hi Biren! This soup looks wonnnderfulll. I would probably take the lazy route and use canned pumpkin. It’s funny, every autumn I get all excited because pumpkins are in season, and then I reach for a can. Does that even make sense to yo? But I totally believe you – as good as a dish with canned pumpkin is, I’m sure that a dish with real pumpkin is a million times better. Ah, maybe someday I will get off of my lazy butt and make something with real pumpkin.
Fresh is always best but I think there is nothing wrong in using canned pumpkin. It is easy and convenient and not everyone has the time to prepare everything from scratch. For pies, I actually prefer canned pumpkin as it is smoother
This is perfect for Fall! I love the addition of spicy flavors…yum!
Hi Biren-Love this beautiful soup, and the fresh pumpkin puree makes it a “world of difference”…a little bit more work, but oh, so worth it. Beautiful photos, as well!
Thanks for sharing!
this soup looks amazing! I love the presentation!!!
delicious soup looks yummy lovely presentation
Yummy! The soup bowl looks cute.
What a fantastic soup, just perfect for this time of year! I love the bowl you’ve served it in, how adorable!
Yes Biren, you’ve hit the spot for me, I love pumpkin soup-anyway I can get it! I think your spices are just perfect and it looks delicious:)
I definitely like it spicy. And how nice to enjoy the soup with some light crackers.
Hey Biren, this looks so yum! I wish I could have a bowl now, even though it is 81 degrees here today. Sheesh (smile)…
I saw snow pictures on your Facebook. WOW. It’s winter already. It’s cold in Seattle and there’s a rumor that it might snow this weekend. Soup is definitely a “go” for this season. Well, actually I can have it anytime of year but pumpkin soup is def’ on!
Your photos are beautiful Biren!
Some of the snow melted but most of it is still there. It is going to be really cold next week and I think more snow is on the way. Soon the lakes will freeze…..
Soups are just the way to go. It’s nice to have a warm bowl of soup after a long, cold day.
I can think of nothing better to curl up with when there’s snow on the ground! So warming and delicious!
superb n perfect:)
Looks and sound delicious!
Perfect soup for the season …
I do need this type of souo for this cold, windy weather. I had just bough a butternut squash the other day. I can turn it into a soup like this too….yum. I’m sure it will bring me lots of smiles
I’ve been cooking a lot of soup too lately, though it’s no where as cold here as it is on your side. I have always loved soup and this one is simple but so flavourful and well, you already know how pumpkin crazy I am LOL
Your individual soup tureens are just adorable!!! I look forward to your table settings as much as I do your recipes
Remember the old wives’ tales about drinking too much soup and being rained upon on your wedding day…LOL! I guess in the tropics, that is a high possibility as it rains almost every evening. Soups are good in any weather. I remember growing up on rice in soup. In the cold weather soups are really comforting. Nothing like a bowl of soup to warm up the body.
Hi Biren,
After reading your snow post, we got hit with a lot of snow here too. The sky is bright pink now at almost midnight. You know there’s going to be a lot of snow on the ground tomorrow. The scary question is, how much? This soup is perfect for this type of snowy weather. I love the mixture of red pepper flakes, Ginger and cinnamon to spice the soup up. Such wonderful flavor combinations. Such a cute little bowl too.
A bright pink sky means more snow is on the way. You can go sledding with your kids tomorrow. Be sure to make some soup before going outside so that you have something warm to look forward to when you get inside
Spicy?? Interesting….. would love to try this! My family loves spicy food & will kiv this recipe
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Being in the midst of snow and cold already, this would warm up the deepest part of my being and I would savor every sip.
Hi Claudia! Thanks for visiting and commenting. The snow from that first snow storm is not going anywhere with these cold temperatures. I hope you are staying warm
I’m sure anyone would love this soup after shoveling snow, it looks so warm and comforting, especially with the chili flakes and ginger. Thanks for sharing
It looks absolutely delicious, as per usual. I have a fire in the fireplace so it’s definitely turned into soup weather down here too. Thanks for passing this along.
A fire in the fireplace is the way to go with these cold temperatures. The soup helps
I love spicy soup and this looks absolutely delicious
I usually make pumpkin soup that is a little sweet. This would be a really nice change!
Wonderful flavors in your soup…I am sure this is perfect for cold weather
And I love those little soup pots 
I love the flavors of this warming soup with the pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger. It’s great that it is spicy!
lovely soup
Biren ,the pumpkin soup looks delish! real comforting especially for cold weather
What a wonderful looking soup. It is perfect for the cold and wet weather we are having here in Oregon. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings…Mary
Soup looks delicious and comforting. Would really love to have a bowl of this. Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.
A thick creamy soup with a nice hunk of bread is all I need to keep me happy! This looks dreamy creamy.
Biren, I believe great food minds think alike!! I just posted my Pumpkin Pie Soup to Katherine’s Friday Shout Out Pumpkin Blog Hop and then looked at the gallery and there was your Spicy Pumpkin Soup Reciepe! So funny! We are on the same pumpkin wave length for sure♥
This looks so great! Thanks for linking up at my pumpkin blog party! I am bookmarking this to make soon.
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