Guys… it’s really starting to feel like fall. I went outside early this morning to roll down the recycle bin and it was totally chilly while I scurried down the driveway (in my bathrobe… #realtalk) with this cumbersome blue bin behind me. But all I could think is that it ACTUALLY feels like fall. If it’s not already [annoyingly] obvious that fall means pumpkin to me, it also means it’s soup time! And this creamy Pumpkin Chickpea soup is a breeze to make.
This soup was destined to be a part of something bigger… like it’s meant to be with an ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich or something has got to be dunked in this soup.
This soup can go in so many directions. Although packed with pumpkin, it’s flavor is mild and goes nicely with Italian seasonings, for the perfect savory finish. BUT this soup could totally be created with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spices and a smidge of maple syrup to give it a hint of sweetness. Either way, I still believe it belongs with a grill cheese next to it.
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5 from 1 vote
Pumpkin Chickpea Soup
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 extra large sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a soup or stock pot over medium-high heat, heat oil and add chopped onions. Saute onions for 10-15 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add garlic cloves and Italian seasoning and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- Add 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off heat, add chickpeas and coconut milk. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have a blender, transfer soup to a Vitamix or blender in batches.
- Once soup is completely smooth, stir in pumpkin puree. Set to a medium-high heat and bring soup to a simmer. Add final 1/2 cup or more broth if thinner consistency is desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh or dried parsley, cracked black pepper and a drizzle of coconut milk.
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18 Responses
This soup looks fabulous! One my list – Its would be great for meal prep 🙂
Thanks, Wendie! Yes, it’s a super fast soup to make so perfect for meal prep!
Looks, and am sure tastes delicious!
Thanks so much, Shahzadi!
What a great idea to use chickpeas in soup like this!! And I can’t believe it’s been chilly down in Texas, and super hot up here in NY!
Thanks, Emily! I think it was a fluke..it hasn’t been chilly again since that morning :(.
This looks so good! Thanks for the recipe, I know what I will be using my leftover pumpkin puree for!
Yes, this is a perfect recipe for leftover pumpkin purée!
I shared this with my MIL, she loves soup and this looks so delicious!
Thanks so much for sharing it with her, Kelli!
Such a great recipe! I love finding new soups that focus on the produce that is in season. Can not wait to try this recipe out.
Thank you, Allyson!
This looks and sounds fabulous!
Thank you, Katie!
Love how easy this is to make! Will be perfect for a quick fall dinner!
Thanks so much, Kara!
I love anything pumpkin- sounds delish!
Same here. Thanks, Lauren!