Perfect French pumpkin soup. We are so loving Fall. The chilly days, the cosy evenings and everything pumpkin. This pumpkin soup recipe is one of our all time favorite pumpkin recipes! Make our vegetarian French onion soup next and check out our collection of French soups.
French Pumpkin Soup Ingredients
- Small pumpkin
- Cream
- Bouillon cube
- Paprika
- Turmeric
- Fresh ginger
- Hot chili
- Salt
- Ground pepper
How to make perfect pumpkin soup from scratch
- Step 1 – Peel the pumpkin and take out the seeds.
- Step 2 – Cut the pumpkin into small cubes (approximately 2 cm).
- Step 3 – Put the pumpkin cubes in cold water.
- Step 4 – Heat on high heat. As soon as it begins to boil, add the bouillon cube and salt.
- Step 5 – Leave to cook until you can easily poke a fork into the pumpkin.
- Step 6 – Pour out the water but keep a few large spoonfuls aside for later.
- Step 7 – Mix the pumpkin using a hand mixer.
- Step 8 – Add the cream, spices and pepper. Continue to mix until smoothe.
- Step 9 – If the soup is too thick, add the spoonfuls of water you set aside earlier. Continue to mix.
- Step 10 – Serve hot with grated emmental or comté cheese and croutons.
Make it your own
- Add bacon or pancetta for extra flavor.
- Top with croutons for a bit of crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of pumpkin soup?
Pumpkin is a healthy vegetable, making this soup a healthy meal option, especially with the added immune-boosting bonus of added turmeric and fresh ginger.
Which herbs go with pumpkin soup?
French Herbes de Provence would be lovely with this soup.
Which spices to use for pumpkin soup?
This soup has paprika, turmeric, fresh ginger and hot chili.
Can pumpkin soup be frozen?
Yes!
Is pumpkin soup keto?
To make this recipe keto, just skip the cream. If you need to thin the soup a bit, just add a bit of water.
How to thicken pumpkin soup
In order to have a chunkier soup, add less water.
How to make pumpkin soup without a blender
You don’t need a blender to make this soup, but you will need a hand mixer.
How long does pumpkin soup last?
You can keep this soup in the fridge for 2-3 days without any problem.
What goes with pumpkin soup?
Serve with cheese toast for dipping!
What to garnish pumpkin soup with
Top with coriander and grated cheese. You can also make a cream swirl.
What to season pumpkin soup with
We used paprika, turmeric, fresh ginger, hot chili, sea salt and freshly ground pepper to season this soup.
Can I serve soup in a pumpkin?
Yes!
How to say pumpkin in French
Pumpkin in French is “citrouille”!
You may need
- A handmixer
Other favorite Fall recipes
- Zucchini Cake
- Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- Sweet Dumpling Squash with Raclette Cheese
- Mini Pumpkin Filled with Cheddar and Speck
- Pumpkin Goat Cheese Quiche
- Leek Sweet Potato Soup
- French Pumpkin Recipes
More Soup Recipes on AHK
- Erwtensoep (Dutch Split Pea Soup)
- Vegetarian French Onion Soup
- Carrot Coconut Curry Soup
- Leek Sweet Potato Soup
- Miso Soup with Leeks and Carrots
- Chestnut Veloute
- Korean Oxtail Soup
More Soup Recipes from Other Bloggers
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Ahead of Thyme)
- Mushroom Potato Chowder (Damn Delicious)
- Wild Rice Soup (Gimme Some Oven)
French Pumpkin Soup
We’re sure this soup is about to become one of your favorites! Let us know how it goes, or if you have any questions, in the comments below.
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Perfect Pumpkin Soup (French Pumpkin Soup Recipe)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: For 5
Description
Learn to make this creamy, nutritious, soul warming French pumpkin soup – perfect for cosy Autumn nights.
Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin (approximately 2–2.5 lbs or 1 kilo)
- 20cl cream
- 1 bouillon cube
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp hot chili
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Peel the pumpkin and take out the seeds.
- Cut the pumpkin into small cubes (approximately 2 cm).
- Put the pumpkin cubes in cold water.
- Heat on high heat. As soon as it begins to boil, add the bouillon cube and salt.
- Leave to cook until you can easily poke a fork into the pumpkin.
- Pour out the water but keep a few large spoonfuls aside for later.
- Mix the pumpkin using a hand mixer.
- Add the cream, spices and pepper. Continue to mix until smoothe.
- If the soup is too thick, add the spoonfuls of water you set aside earlier. Continue to mix.
- Serve hot with grated emmental or comté cheese and croutons.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: French
First published October 18, 2016. Last updated April 4, 2021 with more information, additional tips, and better readability.
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Kim Glover says
Your sentence “Everything about this Fall in Paris has been pure magic,,” is a beauty! It conveys the awesomeness of your situation; the whole post does. The pumpkin soup sounds wonderful, too.
A Hedgehog in the Kitchen says
Hi! Thanks so much. I absolutely love Paris and I am so happy that that comes through in the post! I hope you love the pumpkin soup. Thanks for visiting our blog.
Richa says
I love Paris and I’m sure fall in the city must be magical. You have a beautiful site and this soup sounds lovely 🙂
A Hedgehog in the Kitchen says
Hi Richa! Thank you so much for stopping by! Your site is so lovely and rich is beautiful recipes. Yes, Fall in Paris is pure magic but I feel that way about ALL the seasons in Paris (I love it here so much)! Please let us know if you make this yummy soup!