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A steaming bowl of creamy orange pumpkin and sweet potato soup with a swirl of cream on top.

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g pumpkin , peeled and cubed
  • 500 g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 liter vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
  • Incorporate the cubed pumpkin, sweet potato, ground ginger, and ground cumin, stirring for 3 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the pumpkin and sweet potato are fork-tender.
  • Remove from heat and utilize an immersion blender to process the mixture until reaching a smooth consistency.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Return to low heat for 2 minutes to ensure the soup is heated through before serving.