Description

Spice up your dinner table with this creamy and comforting Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. This cozy bowl blends velvety pumpkin puree with warming spices like smoked paprika and chili flakes, then finishes with crunchy, buttery grilled cheese bites on top. It’s the perfect fall comfort food that’s quick to whip up, ideal for easy dinners, and satisfying enough for guests. If you’re craving hearty autumn soup ideas or need a healthy snack or easy dinner recipe that’s both vegetarian and flavor-packed, this is your new go-to.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup coconut milk

4 slices bread

4 slices cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon butter

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.

2. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

4. Add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.

5. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, then blend until smooth.

6. Stir in coconut milk and adjust seasoning as needed. Keep warm.

7. Make grilled cheese sandwiches and cook in butter until golden.

8. Cut sandwiches into cubes for croutons.

9. Serve soup hot, topped with grilled cheese croutons.

Notes

For extra spice, add a dash of cayenne pepper.

Use dairy-free cheese and butter for a vegan version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soups
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 340
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg