Creamy Pumpkin Curry Soup

This Creamy Pumpkin Curry Soup comes together with coconut milk, canned pumpkin and curry paste. It’s a delicious twist on fall comfort food!

If you’re looking for a cozy fall soup that isn’t your average pumpkin soup, this one’s for you. The curry paste and coconut milk add so much flavour, and it all comes together in one pot.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy fall dinner: This creamy pumpkin curry soup comes together in one pot with simple ingredients for a cozy weeknight meal.
• Healthy & flavourful: Made with pumpkin, coconut milk, ginger, garlic and warming spices for a wholesome soup that’s creamy, satisfying and full of flavour.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Coconut oil – feel free to swap out for a neutral cooking oil like olive oil.
• Yellow onions – white onion or shallots would also be good.
• Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
• Ginger – substitute for ground ginger powder if you don’t have any fresh ginger.
• Red or yellow curry paste – swap out for curry powder instead of paste if need be (use 1 tsp. curry powder for every 1 tbsp. curry paste).
• Turmeric – saffron or curry powder would be good alternatives.
• Chili powder – make your own using a combination of cumin, paprika and cayenne.
• Cumin – coriander or extra chili powder are the best substitutes here.
• Pureed pumpkin – you’ll need to use pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling.
• Coconut milk – heavy cream, Greek yogurt and sour cream are all good substitutes, although the flavour will be different.
• Vegetable broth – for a richer flavour, feel free to use stock. Chicken broth or stock would also be good.

How to make pumpkin curry soup

1. Prep your ingredients.
2. Sauté the onions.
3. Add the spices.
4. Stir in the pumpkin, coconut milk and broth.
5. Blend with an immersion blender.
6. Serve with your favourite garnishes and enjoy!

Adding protein to this soup

This a healthy vegetarian soup, but adding protein is definitely possible, and will make the dish heartier!

Consider blending cooked lentils, chickpeas or other legumes of your choice into the soup. If you would rather not puree the protein into the soup, there are other options. You could stir in a cup of cooked quinoa, tempeh or wild rice.

If you don’t need to worry about keeping the soup vegetarian, you could sauté some chicken or sausage up in the beginning and then add it back in again once you have blended the soup.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make pumpkin curry soup ahead of time?

Yes, this soup can be made ahead of time. The flavours will actually have more time to come together. Just reheat before serving.

Is this pumpkin curry soup spicy?

It has a mild kick from the curry paste and chili powder, but you can easily adjust the heat. Use less curry paste for a milder soup or add more chili for extra heat.

Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned?

You can make your own pumpkin puree, but canned 100% pumpkin puree is much quicker and gives you consistent results. Just make sure you don’t use pumpkin pie filling!

What to serve with pumpkin curry soup

I love topping this soup with creme fraiche, pumpkin seeds, fresno chilies and fresh cilantro, but if you’re looking for side dish ideas, try these:

• Crusty bread or nann
• Protein like marinated chicken breast
• Simple salad or sweet potato arugula salad
• Kale chicken wraps or mini grilled cheese

Storing and reheating

Storing: Let the soup cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally or microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Freezing: Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers or Souper Cubes. Freeze for up to 3 months, though it’s best used within 2 months.

Defrosting and reheating: Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat or microwave from frozen for 6-7 minutes.

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing the leftovers.
• You can order red curry paste online.