Description
This Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Apple & Leek is a comforting autumn classic silky smooth, subtly sweet from apples, and deeply flavorful from leeks and thyme. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant holiday starters.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (preferably Gala or Honeycrisp)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
500 g (about 4 cups) pumpkin, peeled and chopped
750 ml (3 cups) vegetable or chicken stock
100 ml (½ cup) cream or coconut milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: pumpkin seeds, fresh parsley, a swirl of cream
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add chopped pumpkin and apples. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until pumpkin and apples are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender (or regular blender in batches) to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
5. Stir in the cream or coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper. Warm gently over low heat.
6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds, parsley, or a swirl of cream.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut milk and vegetable stock.
Add a pinch of curry powder or smoked paprika for depth.
Pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup, Fall Recipes, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Soup, Apple Leek Soup, Fall Comfort Food, Pumpkin Recipes, Vegetarian Soup