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Spicy Pumpkin Soup

By: πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦³ Linda Β· Published: πŸ–¨ October 20, 2017 Β· Updated: πŸ’»June 11, 2020 Β· πŸ—¨ 42 Comments

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Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting.

Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting. | RotiNRice.com

Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of warm Spicy Pumpkin Soup on a cold day especially after working in the yard. We have too many trees on this property and it is amazing how much falls fall on the ground each autumn. It can be pretty but it is also quite messy when they are rained and stepped upon. If only they will magically disappear once we are done with the season.

Making Soup in 20 Minutes

Hoping for the leaves to disappear on their own may be wishful thinking but making this warm and comforting soup in 20 minutes is a reality. Using canned pumpkin puree makes this possible. I usually have homemade chicken broth on hand but I promise I won’t tell if you reach for the can on this one as well. πŸ˜‰

Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting. | RotiNRice.com

Warm Spices in this Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin combines well with warm spices such as ginger, curry powder, and cinnamon. These spices give the soup a little bit of heat but not too much. There is just the right hint of curry flavor without it being over powering.

Cutting Calories

Not wanting to sacrifice taste, I used butter and half-and-half (half milk and half cream) instead of cream in this recipe. There is no need to use flour because the pumpkin puree is already nice and thick. The trick is not to add too much liquid to the soup. In this case it is chicken broth and half-and-half. The toasted pumpkin seeds are optional but highly recommended.

Tools Used in Making This Spicy Pumpkin Soup

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Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting. | RotiNRice.com
5 from 1 vote

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Quick and easy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting.
Course : Soup
Cuisine : American
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings : 4
Calories : 178kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter (28g)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (minced) (30g)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • Β½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz / 425g)
  • 2Β½ cups chicken broth (600ml)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Β½ cup half-and-half (120ml)
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (toasted) to serve (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a medium sized pot. Saute onion, ginger, and garlic for 2 minutes over medium low heat.
  • Add curry powder and ground cinnamon. Stir for another minutes.
  • Pour in pumpkin puree and chicken stock. Add bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add salt. Give it a stir and turn off the stove.
  • Remove bay leaves. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until it is smooth. Turn the stove back on to medium low.
  • Pour in half-and-half. Stir to combine. When the soup comes back up to a boil, turn off stove.
  • Serve warm in individual bowls sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal
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Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting. | RotiNRice.com

Other Pumpkin Recipes

This is the season for pumpkins and I have a few suggestions listed below for you. Do check them out.

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Sweet Stuffed Pumpkin
Pumpkin Pakoras

Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting. | RotiNRice.com

Quick and easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup in 20 minutes. Fresh ginger, curry powder, and ground cinnamon make this soup deliciously warm and comforting. | RotiNRice.com

NOTE: This post was originally published on November 17th, 2010. It has been updated on October 20th, 2017 with new write up, pictures, and a video. The recipe was updated to make the soup even more delicious and flavorful.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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  1. Jeannie says

    November 17, 2010 at 9:47 am

    I still have some left over pumpkin puree, this would be a great soup to try! Thanks for sharing:D

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  2. Roxan says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:08 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:07 pm

      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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 17, 2010 at 10:49 am

    This is perfect for Fall! I love the addition of spicy flavors…yum!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    November 17, 2010 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  5. eatgreek.net says

    November 17, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    this soup looks amazing! I love the presentation!!! πŸ˜€

    Reply
  6. torviewtoronto says

    November 17, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    delicious soup looks yummy lovely presentation

    Reply
  7. Angie's Recipes says

    November 17, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Yummy! The soup bowl looks cute.

    Reply
  8. Faith says

    November 17, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    What a fantastic soup, just perfect for this time of year! I love the bowl you’ve served it in, how adorable!

    Reply
  9. Pachecopatty says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    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:)

    Reply
  10. tigerfish says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    I definitely like it spicy. And how nice to enjoy the soup with some light crackers. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  11. Stella says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Hey Biren, this looks so yum! I wish I could have a bowl now, even though it is 81 degrees here today. Sheesh (smile)…

    Reply
  12. Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says

    November 17, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      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.

      Reply
  13. Reeni says

    November 17, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    I can think of nothing better to curl up with when there’s snow on the ground! So warming and delicious!

    Reply
  14. Rumana says

    November 17, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    superb n perfect:)

    Reply
  15. penny aka jeroxie says

    November 17, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    Looks and sound delicious!

    Reply
  16. sangeeta says

    November 18, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Perfect soup for the season …

    Reply
  17. MaryMoh says

    November 18, 2010 at 12:50 am

    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 πŸ˜€

    Reply
  18. denise @ quickies on the dinner table says

    November 18, 2010 at 1:00 am

    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 πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:27 pm

      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.

      Reply
  19. lequan says

    November 18, 2010 at 1:01 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:30 pm

      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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. Blackswan says

    November 18, 2010 at 2:38 am

    Spicy?? Interesting….. would love to try this! My family loves spicy food & will kiv this recipe πŸ™‚

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    Appreciate if you could vote for me & also give a positive comment there. U could also win yourself a Samsung Microwave Oven!
    Details @ A Steamy Affair With Microwave, Vote & Win!

    I thank u in advance, Biren!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:30 pm

      I have already voted for you. All the best with the challenge πŸ™‚

      Reply
  21. Claudia says

    November 18, 2010 at 9:04 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:35 pm

      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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Victoria says

    November 18, 2010 at 9:20 am

    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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
  23. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    November 18, 2010 at 9:42 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:37 pm

      A fire in the fireplace is the way to go with these cold temperatures. The soup helps πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Anncoo says

    November 18, 2010 at 9:53 am

    I love spicy soup and this looks absolutely delicious πŸ™‚

    Reply
  25. Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective says

    November 18, 2010 at 10:00 am

    I usually make pumpkin soup that is a little sweet. This would be a really nice change!

    Reply
  26. Magic of Spice says

    November 18, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Wonderful flavors in your soup…I am sure this is perfect for cold weather πŸ™‚ And I love those little soup pots πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  27. 5 Star Foodie says

    November 18, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    I love the flavors of this warming soup with the pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger. It’s great that it is spicy!

    Reply
  28. rebecca says

    November 18, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    lovely soup πŸ™‚

    Reply
  29. Elin says

    November 19, 2010 at 6:51 am

    Biren ,the pumpkin soup looks delish! real comforting especially for cold weather πŸ™‚

    Reply
  30. Mary says

    November 19, 2010 at 7:55 am

    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

    Reply
  31. kitchen flavours says

    November 19, 2010 at 9:23 am

    Soup looks delicious and comforting. Would really love to have a bowl of this. Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.

    Reply
  32. Joanne says

    November 19, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    A thick creamy soup with a nice hunk of bread is all I need to keep me happy! This looks dreamy creamy.

    Reply
  33. Rebecka says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    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 sureβ™₯

    Reply
  34. Katherine Martinelli says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so great! Thanks for linking up at my pumpkin blog party! I am bookmarking this to make soon.

    Reply
  35. Bradley Ford says

    November 14, 2017 at 2:23 am

    5 stars
    Pumpkin bread and soup are my favorite two things. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good recipe. I’ll try your recipe tomorrow.

    Reply

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