Pumpkin Soup | How To Make Pumpkin Soup (Vegan)
This pumpkin soup is creamy, delicious, comforting and so satisfying! Here's an easy recipe to make the best, homemade pumpkin soup from scratch. Vegan & gluten-free!
Servings 8 cups of soup
Ingredients
- 1.6 lbs / 750 grams cubed sugar or pie pumpkin, approx 8 cups of cubed pumpkin
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into coins
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil or any other cooking oil of choice
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar/maple syrup, optional
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the garnish
- roasted pumpkin seeds, as required
- coconut cream or milk, as required
- pomegranate arils, as required
- chopped chives
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium-low heat in a heavy bottomed pan, add onions, sauté until translucent.
- Next, add minced ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the spices except for nutmeg, sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped pumpkin cubes, carrots, sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock, light brown sugar, bay leaves, salt and ground pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaves. Blend the contents in the pot using a hand blender until smooth. You may use a blender to puree the mixture too (be cautious whilst blending hot liquids, and do it in batches).
- Add coconut milk and ground nutmeg, mix well, check for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Dish out the soup in serving bowls and garnish with some more coconut milk or cream, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and chopped chives.
Notes
- You may skip adding coriander, turmeric, and cumin powder, and add 1 tablespoon or more of curry powder instead.
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- Measuring cup used, 1 Cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml