Betty's Pumpkin Potato Soup

Creamy, comforting, and bursting with fall flavors, Betty's Pumpkin Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly days. This hearty recipe blends velvety pumpkin puree with tender potatoes, aromatic garlic and onion, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a perfectly balanced soup that tastes like autumn in a bowl. Finished with a splash of heavy cream—or coconut milk for a dairy-free twist—and garnished with fresh parsley, each spoonful is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. Ready in under an hour and perfect for a family dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or seeking comfort on a quiet evening, Betty's Pumpkin Potato Soup is a must-try seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the yellow onion, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced potatoes and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Add the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat, and carefully use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, allow the soup to cool slightly and blend in batches using a countertop blender.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Reheat the soup gently over low heat if it has cooled. Do not allow it to boil.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream for extra creaminess.

Step 11

Serve warm with your favorite crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2152.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1439.0

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 220.9mg	0%
Sodium 5963.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 26.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 399.7mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 3577.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 39.1%