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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup is a no-fuss dish, creamy, hearty, and very easy to make!

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 161 kcal
Author Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth plus more if needed
  • 6 cups diced pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Toppings:

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Drizzle of cream
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Instructions

Roast the Pumpkin - optional:

  1. For more flavor, mix the cubed pumpkin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, arrange on a baking sheet, and roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Make the Soup:

  1. Add all the ingredients from the SOUP section, except the heavy cream, to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  3. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cream, and use a potato masher to puree the pumpkin.
  4. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and other seasonings. If the soup is too thick add more warm cream or warm broth.
  5. Use a blender or an immersion blender to cream the soup as much as you like.
  6. Serve garnished with cream, cilantro, and pepita seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 1013mg44%
Potassium 616mg18%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 13316IU266%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 106mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.