Roasted Pumpkin Soup - A Hearty, Spicy, Vegan Recipe (2024)

This roasted pumpkin soup recipe is a comforting fall classic, which is spiced up with chili powder. It uses fresh pumpkin, is full of flavor, and will make your home smell absolutely amazing.

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Roasted pumpkin soup is a perfect meal for when the weather starts getting colder. Between the coziness of hot soup, and the heartiness of freshly roasted pumpkin, this dish is sweater weather in a bowl.

My take on a classic fall soup has some south-of-the-border twists. With chili powder and lime juice, this pumpkin soup has a Mexican flare. And with coconut milk replacing dairy, this recipe is also entirely vegan.

I like to serve it next to some crispy roasted potatoes, and with some fresh-baked bread.

What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients for vegan roasted pumpkin soup. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact quantities.

• Olive oil
• Carrots
• Onion
• Garlic
• Sugar pumpkin – Sugar pumpkins have a sweeter flavor than normal pumpkins. They’re also less fibrous, which makes for a better soup texture.
• Chili powder
• Cinnamon
• Smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Vegetable stock
• Lime juice
• Coconut milk
• Salt
• Pepper

Can You Use Canned Pumpkin?

While this roasted pumpkin soup recipe is best with a fresh pumpkin to roast, you can use canned pumpkin if you want to. To do so, use anywhere from a can to a can and a half of pumpkin. You can still roast the vegetables in the oven, or you can save time by sautéing them.

How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Soup

This is a fairly straightforward soup recipe, and it all comes together quickly.

• Turn on the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Prep the pumpkin and veggies. Cut the pumpkin in half and clean it. Place it cut-side up on a baking sheet with onions and carrots. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake. Put the pumpkin and vegetables on the center rack in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender. Add garlic to the baking sheet when there’s about 10 minutes left.

• Put it in the blender. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Scoop out the flesh of the pumpkin and put it in the blender with the vegetables, the vegetable broth, the lime juice, and all of the spices.
• Blend. Blend the roasted pumpkin soup on high until it is creamy, then add the coconut milk. Blend again, and adjust the seasonings.

• Serve. If still warm, serve the soup immediately. Otherwise, reheat it and then serve. Garnish with oil, pumpkin seeds, and fresh sage.

Tips for Success

Here are some tricks and tips for making the best roasted pumpkin soup.

• Use fresh lime. There’s a big difference in taste between store-bought lime juice and fresh-squeezed lime juice. The acid from the lime is very important in this dish, so use a fresh lime for best results.
• Don’t underbake. Make sure that you cook the pumpkin long enough that it gets quite soft. If the pumpkin is underbaked, it will still be a little fibrous, and it won’t blend into a smooth soup very easily.
• Start small. With chili powder and cayenne pepper, this roasted pumpkin soup recipe has the potential to get pretty spicy. Start by being modest with the spices, and then adjust after you’ve blended the soup.

What to Serve With Roasted Pumpkin Soup

While this soup is delicious all by itself, it's even better when served as part of a larger meal. Here are a few things I like to serve roasted pumpkin soup with:

• Fresh bread (such as my gluten-free, yeast-free quinoa bread)
• Cornbread (such as my one-bowl vegan pumpkin cornbread)
• A big salad (such as my healthy green goddess salad)
• Roast vegetables (such as my roasted winter vegetables with maple glaze)

How to Store

This roasted pumpkin soup will last for a week in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stove top.

Can This Recipe Be Frozen?

It sure can! It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months, in an airtight container. Thaw before reheating.

More Creamy Vegan Soups to try:

• Super Healthy Green Detox Soup