Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

It’s officially pumpkin season!

Nothing beats the chill like a cozy bowl of creamy pumpkin soup. This recipe is one of my absolute favourites—simple, healthy, and packed with those comforting autumn flavours.

 Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

 Ingredients:

         •       1 medium-sized pumpkin (about 1–1.5kg or 2–3 lbs), peeled and cubed

        •       1 tablespoon olive oil

        •       1 onion, chopped

        •       2 cloves garlic, minced

        •       1 teaspoon ground cumin

        •       1 teaspoon ground turmeric

        •       1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock

        •       250ml (1 cup) coconut milk (plus extra for garnish)

        •       Salt and pepper to taste

        •       Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)

        •       Paprika (for garnish)

 Instructions:

         1.      Roast the Pumpkin:

        •       Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

        •       Toss the cubed pumpkin with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.

        2.      Prepare the Soup Base:

        •       In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

        •       Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.

        •       Stir in the garlic, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 1 minute.

        3.      Simmer the Soup:

        •       Add the roasted pumpkin and vegetable stock to the pot.

        •       Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

        4.      Blend:

        •       Blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or in batches.

        •       Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.

        5.      Serve:

        •       Ladle the soup into bowls.

        •       Garnish with extra coconut milk, fresh thyme, and paprika.

 Macros (Per Serving):

         •       Calories: 250

        •       Protein: 3g

        •       Carbs: 22g

        •       Fat: 18g

        •       Fibre: 5g

 

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