I’m always delighted when the fall months start to come around. I love how the leaves start to change color, I love how you can feel the excitement in the air of kids going back to school, but most of all, I love how pumpkins are back in season. I go nuts every year in the fall making all sorts of delicious pumpkin recipes, including this creamy pumpkin soup recipe that’s great for supporting heart health. And since heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, any kind of meal that tastes delicious while being heart healthy is a winner in my book. This recipe is both of those things, as the soup is packed full of incredibly tasty ingredients that have proven benefits for your heart health.

How to Make the Best Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Soup

To begin, you’re going to need to heat up two tablespoons of olive oil over a medium heat. Add in your finely chopped onion, cook it for 3-5 minutes, and then add in the garlic and grated fresh ginger. Garlic and onion are always a fantastic pairing to add to your soups, and they’re each a huge personal favorite of mine. They add an immense amount of flavor and some outstanding benefits for your health. Ginger makes for a perfect complementary ingredient to go along with the garlic and onion though, as not only does it add a deliciously spicy hint to your soup, but it’s also great for your heart health. One study actually found that daily ginger consumption is linked with