Cajun Pumpkin Soup

Name: Cajun Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 15 oz can canned pumpkin puree; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream

A velvety pumpkin soup infused with Louisiana spices and a classic aromatic trinity. Perfect for cold evenings with a kick of heat.

40 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

CajunSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
15 oz can canned pumpkin puree
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 15 oz can canned pumpkin puree and 3 cups vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
5

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
6

Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and heat through.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Pumpkin Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Pumpkin Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Cajun Pumpkin Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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