Low Carb Golden Pumpkin Spice Soup - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

Low Carb Golden Pumpkin Spice Soup - Recipe - Diet Doctor (1)

Pumpkin, ginger, cauliflower, hemp seeds, cream cheese — as well as an array of aromatic spices and other nutritious ingredients — make this a hearty, low carb soup. Packed full of healthy fats, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and vitamins A, C and E, this soup is like sipping a ray of sunshine. Not only that — it's easy to make and tastes fantastic.

September 8 2020 recipe & photo by Naomi Sherman, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Dinner, Meal

Pumpkin, ginger, cauliflower, hemp seeds, cream cheese — as well as an array of aromatic spices and other nutritious ingredients — make this a hearty, low carb soup. Packed full of healthy fats, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and vitamins A, C and E, this soup is like sipping a ray of sunshine. Not only that — it's easy to make and tastes fantastic.

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6 servingservings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 oz. (23 cup) 110 g (160 ml) finely chopped, yellow onionfinely chopped, yellow onions
  • 2½ oz. (723 tbsp) 70 g (110 ml) red bell pepper, halved lengthwise and sliced acrossred bell peppers, halved lengthwise and sliced across
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp grated, fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups 475 ml vegetable stock or broth
  • 1½ lbs 650 g frozen cauliflower
  • 10 oz. 280 g pumpkin puree
  • 6 tbsp 6 tbsp hulled hemp seeds
  • 8 oz. (1 cup) 230 g (240 ml) cream cheese
  • 2 cups 475 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp ground cinnamon

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Making low carb simple

Instructions

  1. Place 1/2 of the butter in a heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper (save some for garnish) and cook until softened. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, and vegetable stock.

  2. Add the cauliflower and pumpkin, stirring until combined. Cover and cook on medium-high heat for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.

  3. While the soup cooks, melt the remaining butter in a small pan over medium-low heat, and add the hemp seeds. Stir frequently, until the seeds are toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat.

  4. Place the contents of the pot into a high-speed blender, working in batches if needed. Or mix it in the pot with an immersion blender. Add the cream cheese and blend until smooth and creamy.

  5. Return mixture to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon. For serving, top with a swirl of cream, reserved red peppers, and toasted hemp seeds.

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4 comments

  1. 1

    Andrew

    September 17 2020

    15gms of carbs seems rather high ? otherwise gonna try it looks delicious

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  2. 2

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    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    September 18 2020

    15gms of carbs seems rather high ? otherwise gonna try it looks delicious

    Pumpkin does tend to have a high carb count. This is from our liberal low carb recipe collection.

  3. 3

    Andrea

    September 20 2020

    so it was really good but it was a little too much cream cheese so i added more water and it worked great! another good one from DD!

  4. 4

    Ronald

    November 13 2021

    I made this recipe a couple of days ago and though I wasn't sold at first, it proved delicious once the flavors had a chance to settle. My dish turned out a bit more saucy than soupy; Instead of adding water, I think it'll make a wonderful substitute for korma base due to its nutty flavor and velvety texture. Even so, I've been enjoying it as a soup, too!

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Low Carb Golden Pumpkin Spice Soup - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

FAQs

Can I eat pumpkin on a low carb diet? ›

Pumpkin isn't just a delicious thing to eat, they're also relatively low in carbs (4-12 grams per 100 grams). This makes pumpkin a great seasonal low-carb alternative to starchier sides like rice, potato and pasta.

Is pumpkin soup good for diet? ›

Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly healthy. What's more, its low calorie content makes it a weight-loss-friendly food. Its nutrients and antioxidants may boost your immune system, protect your eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers and promote heart and skin health.

How many carbs are in keto pumpkin soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
244Calories
21gFat
10gCarbs
7gProtein

Is pumpkin less carbs than potato? ›

It's carbs where the difference lies. Potatoes have the most carbs at 20 grams per 100 gram serving. Sweet potato has 17-18 grams, and pumpkin has just shy of five, which is why it's so low-calorie.

Is pumpkin good for a diabetic? ›

We even have a few healthy snack options too, for when you need a pumpkin pick-me-up in the afternoon. Pumpkin is also a great option for people with diabetes due to its high fiber and low carbohydrate count per serving. Plus, it's packed with nutrients and vitamins.

Can I eat pumpkin soup every day? ›

It is safe and healthy to eat pumpkin every day, but Campbell suggests sticking to only one serving per day—about half a cup of canned pumpkin and one cup of raw pumpkin – for a couple reasons. “Although pumpkins are great for you, they do contain a good amount of fiber,” says Menshulam.

Is it good to eat pumpkin soup everyday? ›

Beta-carotene as skin care

Research shows, for example, that vitamin A contributes to the skin's regenerative capacity, helping to maintain the normal structure and function of your skin. Regularly eating pumpkin soup is a contribution to nourish your skin from the inside out.

Can you eat soup everyday and lose weight? ›

Regularly consuming soup has been linked to a lower body weight. However, there's insufficient research on the benefits of soup diets for weight loss. Still, due to the low calorie nature of these eating plans, you'll likely lose some weight in the short term.

Can you eat cabbage on keto? ›

Red Cabbage

Cabbage is delicious when stuffed into keto fajitas, used in soups, or made into coleslaw with a rich, creamy high-fat dressing that's keto-friendly. It has 2 grams of net carbs per cup shredded, so you can eat a lot in one sitting without falling out of ketosis, says Dixon.

Is pumpkin soup full of carbs? ›

Pumpkin soup (1 cup) contains 9.3g total carbs, 6.5g net carbs, 3.8g fat, 2.2g protein, and 74 calories.

What are the best low-carb vegetables? ›

Our top 20 best low-carb vegetables
  • Asparagus – 2g. ...
  • Aubergine – 2.2g. ...
  • Purple sprouting broccoli – 2.6g. ...
  • Green beans – 3.1g. ...
  • Broccoli – 3.2g. ...
  • Savoy cabbage – 4.1g. ...
  • Brussels sprouts – 4.1g. ...
  • Cauliflower – 4.4g. The resurgence of cauliflower has seen it appear in everything from roasts to pizzas – and for good reason.
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Is canned pumpkin OK for keto? ›

Pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin is perfectly fine. Be sure to read your labels because there is a difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling. They stick them both in the same place in the grocery store. Pumpkin pie filling is not keto and it's full of sugar.

Is pureed pumpkin high in carbs? ›

Carbs. There are 12 grams of carbohydrates in one cup of pumpkin. Some of that carbohydrate is fiber (2.7 grams) and some is naturally occurring sugars (5.1 grams). The remaining carbohydrate is starch.

How much pumpkin can I eat on keto? ›

A cup of fresh pumpkin, ¾ cup of pumpkin puree, or 1-2 servings of roasted pumpkin seeds per day should be no issue at all, as long as you account for carbs from other sources and stay under your daily limit — just make sure to avoid canned pumpkin filling, which contains tons of sugar.

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