Pumpkin and Orange Soup Recipe
A cozy pumpkin and orange soup recipe built on a simple onion-and-butter base. You cook the pumpkin until tender, blend it smooth, then finish with fresh orange juice and zest for a bright, gentle citrus note. If you’re looking for how to make pumpkin orange soup, the ingredients and steps below keep it straightforward and easy to follow.
Ingredients
For the soup
Step-by-Step Method
Soften the onion
Set a pot over medium heat. Melt the butter, add the chopped onion, and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft; don’t let it brown too much.
Cook the pumpkin
Add the cubed pumpkin and stir for 2–3 minutes. Pour in the hot water/stock, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook 15–20 minutes until the pumpkin is very tender.
Blend until smooth
Take the pot off the heat. Blend with an immersion blender until silky. If it feels too thick, loosen it with a splash of hot water and stir.
Finish with orange
Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and sugar. Season with salt little by little, tasting as you go. Warm on low heat for 3–5 minutes without boiling hard.
Serve
Serve hot. If you like, add a touch more zest on top right before serving for extra aroma.