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Pumpkin Soup with Spiderweb Cream in white bowl

Pumpkin Soup with Spiderweb Cream

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This cozy and spiced pumpkin soup is velvety smooth and naturally gluten-free, topped with a festive spiderweb yogurt swirl. Perfect for Halloween night or chilly autumn dinners, it’s kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, and surprisingly quick to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Immersion blender or countertop blender for optional blending
  • wooden spoon
  • Small piping bag or zip-top bag for spiderweb garnish
  • Toothpick or skewer to drag lines for spiderweb

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (or heavy cream)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1–2 tsp water, to thin yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, and cayenne. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pumpkin puree and stir until well combined.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot, or transfer to a countertop blender in batches for a smooth texture (optional).
  • Turn heat to low. Stir in coconut milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix yogurt with water until it reaches piping consistency. Transfer to a zip-top bag, snip a tiny hole, and draw concentric circles on the soup's surface. Use a toothpick to drag lines from the center outward to create the spiderweb.

Notes

Make it ahead the flavors deepen beautifully overnight. Skip the cayenne for little ones. For the spiderweb, use a piping bag or small zip-top bag for more control, and drag a toothpick gently through the lines for a clean effect.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.9gSodium: 540mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword fall recipes, gluten-free soup, halloween soup, pumpkin soup
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