Description
Enjoy the savory side of sweet potatoes and pumpkin in this simple, creamy one-pot soup! Made smoky in flavor with the addition of paprika and a touch of red pepper, this Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup is downright cozy and the perfect thing to curl up with at the end of a crisp fall day.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large onion)
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups peeled, diced sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup full fat plain yogurt or sour cream
- Crumbled feta cheese, pepitas, extra paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Add the olive oil to a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic, paprika, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and diced sweet potato. Lower the heat to medium and stir for a minute to toast the spices and cook the garlic.
4. Add the broth, pumpkin puree, and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Bring the pot up to a simmer, cover, and cook until the sweet potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Once the potatoes are soft, turn off the heat and stir in the honey or maple syrup and yogurt or sour cream.
7. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot, or let the soup cool slightly and transfer to a blender to blend in batches. Blend until smooth or leave some small pieces of potato if preferred.
8. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Garnish with crumbled feta, pepitas, and/or a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Notes
Use plain pumpkin puree—not pumpkin pie filling—for best results.
Sweetness can be adjusted to taste by using either honey or maple syrup.
Soup thickness may vary depending on the size of sweet potatoes; adjust with extra broth if needed.
Blending is flexible: completely smooth or slightly chunky based on personal preference.
Garnishes like feta, pepitas, and extra paprika add flavor and visual appeal but are optional.