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Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Name: Pumpkin Soup
Total time: 1 min 23 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 0.25 teaspoons Refined Oil; 3 leafs Curry Leaves; 0.33 unit Pumpkin; 1 small piece Sweet Potato; 0.75 teaspoons Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pinch Thyme; 0.5 unit Cinnamon Sticks; 1 piece Garlic; 1 small piece Onion; 1 large piece Carrot-regular; 0.5 unit Celery; 0.25 unit Leeks; 0.5 teaspoons Madras Curry Powder; 1 pinch Coriander Seeds; 1 glass Water; 2 leafs Coriander Leaves; 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Seed

Time30 Min

DifficultyIntermediate

Serves1

Pumpkin soup is a classic American dish that’s delicious, healthy and enriched with natural flavours! This classic easy pumpkin soup recipe is thick, creamy and full of flavours! The sweet natural flavour and texture of the pumpkin is just enough to make a beautiful creamy soup and the seasoning of mild spices adds on to its taste and nutritional content. The quick to make pumpkin soup recipe is ... a complete meal in itself and can be made with easily available ingredients! A soulful bowl of pumpkin soup is made from the cream of fresh pumpkin, sweet potato, aromatic spices and veggies. The onion and garlic in this recipe are the secret ingredients that make it flavourful and tastier! The sprinkle of madras curry powder in this recipe gives it a gentle Indian twist that enhances the aroma and flavour of the soup to the next level! You can add or omit the spices according to your taste preferences. For instance, if you prefer it spicy, you may add cayenne pepper alongside the white pepper. This rich and creamy vegan pumpkin soup is a perfect fall recipe that can be served for Thanksgiving dinner at home or can be had as a complete meal on a cosy Sunday afternoon! Serve the soup piping hot along with crispy garlic bread or a simply buttered crusty bread for the perfect meal combination! The pumpkin soup is probably the most versatile of all the pumpkin recipes, that would serve as a welcoming addition to your holiday table right from the beginning of fall through the chilled winter nights!

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Refined Oil

0.25 teaspoons

Salt

0.75 teaspoons

Cinnamon Sticks

0.5 unit

Madras Curry Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Coriander Seeds

1 pinch

Pumpkin Seed

1 teaspoon

Fruits & Vegetables

Curry Leaves

3 leafs

Sweet Potato

1 small piece

Thyme

1 pinch

Onion

1 small piece

Carrot-regular

1 large piece

Celery

0.5 unit

Leeks

0.25 unit

Other

Pumpkin

0.33 unit

Pepper

1 pinch

Garlic

1 piece

Water

1 glass

Coriander Leaves

2 leafs

Directions

Heat Oil in pan. Add Curry Leaves and saute.

Remove it to a bowl and set aside.

In a plate, add Salt, Pepper, Thyme, diced Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin and toss it well.

In a baking tray, put tossed Pumpkin Sweet Potatoes and place it in an oven for roasting at 160 degrees for 5 mins.

Remove it to a bowl and set aside.

Heat a pan and add Cinnamon Stick, sliced Onion, Garlic, diced Carrots, Celery, Leek and saute.

Add diced Pumpkin, Madras Curry Powder, crusted Coriander Seeds and saute.

Add Water, Salt and bring to boil.

Remove it to a blender. Add Fried Curry Leaves and make a fine paste.

Strain the liquid into a bowl and blend the remaining on the strainer and again strain to the bowl.

In a serving bowl and place the Veg Mix on base.

Add the strained soup on top.

Garnish with chopped Coriander and Pumpkin Seeds.

Health benefits of Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin is truly a superfood. Every part of it, be it seeds, skin or the pulp, everything is fully packed with nutrients that have many health benefits. The per serving calories of pumpkin soup is just 96 of which the major part constitutes of carbs. The pumpkin soup comes with impressive health benefits due to its high nutritional content. Pumpkins are particularly rich in vitamin A that strengthens your immunity and helps fight infections. Pumpkin is also relatively lower in calories and is also loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin E, potassium, copper, manganese, fibre, and iron. The sweet potato in the recipe makes it highly nutritious as it is a great source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, that helps promote gut health, supports healthy vision and enhances brain function. The addition of other veggies like carrot, leeks, celery, coriander, onion, garlic, etc. also enhances the wholesomeness of this recipe! Savour this warm bowl of pumpkin soup like a warm hug on a cosy fall or winter night!

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We hope you had fun making it! Enjoy the meal.

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup is a classic recipe that has been passed down over generations. Enriched with natural flavours, a bowl of authentic roast pumpkin soup can do wonders like no other soup. With the right balance between spice and texture, you will soon be lured into seventh heaven. Did you know pumpkin soup is a staple in most American households? Every October, when pumpkin season arrives, people try different pumpkin recipes. However, in the end, pumpkin soup reigns supreme. With an easy pumpkin soup on hand, you will never be pressed for meal ideas. With secret ingredients like onion, garlic and aromatic spices, you will not know what hit you when you get started on a bowl of roast pumpkin soup. You can also make it creamier by adding some fresh cream. Since the pumpkin soup recipe is vegan, it is a great meal option for vegetarians and vegans alike.

Nutrition Facts: Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Pumpkin soup is extremely nutritional with natural flavours. Let’s take a look at its nutritional makeup per serving: Calories: 96 Fat: 5 grams Carbohydrates: 16 grams Fibre: 2 grams Protein: 3 grams

Delicious Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Here is an easy pumpkin soup recipe that will knock your socks of: Ingredients Refined Oil: 0.25 teaspoons Salt: 0.75 teaspoons Cinnamon Sticks: Half-inch stick Madras Curry Powder: 0.5 teaspoons Coriander Seeds: 1 pinch Pumpkin Seed: 1 teaspoon Curry Leaves: 3 leaves Sweet Potato: quarter cup Thyme: 1 pinch Onion: half cup Carrot: half piece Celery: quarter cup Leeks: quarter cup Pumpkin: 1 cup Pepper: 1 pinch Garlic: 1 clove Water: 1 glass Coriander Leaves: 2 leaves Directions: Pour oil into a deep pan on the stove. After the oil heats up slightly, add the curry leaves and sauté. Remove this from the pan and keep it aside. In another bowl mix together salt, pepper, cubed sweet potatoes, thyme, and cubed pumpkin. Place this on a baking tray and roast at 160 degrees for 5 mins in a preheated oven. In another pan sauté thinly sliced onion, cinnamon stick, garlic, diced celery, leek, and carrot. Add one cup of water to this and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and allow it to cool before blending it into a fine paste. Strain this through a strainer into the serving bowl which has the roasted veggies at its base. Garnish the soup with coriander and pumpkin seeds. This roast pumpkin soup is delicious with the perfect blend of flavours and spices. You can also add cream while serving to make it even more delicious.

Origin Story: Pumpkin Soup

According to historians, pumpkin soup is believed to have originated in France. It was first mentioned in a cookbook in 1812. According to this historical recipe, the pumpkin shell was cut into two shells with the top cut off. The flesh and seeds were scooped out from the shells. This was followed by carving the shell surface which was then covered with whipped egg whites which were then browned. These shells were then used to serve the pumpkin soup. The soup was made with pumpkin flesh, milk, and egg yolks. Dried bread crusts were placed at the bottom of the prepared shells before the soup was poured in. Over the years the pumpkin soup recipe has undergone many changes. Over time traders took the popular pumpkin soup to different parts of the world. As it reached different corners of the world, people started adding local ingredients and spices. In fact, the pumpkin soup recipe version here uses several ingredients like coriander leaves, cinnamon that are found locally in the Indian subcontinent. Just like chicken soup & cornbread, pumpkin soup also pairs with different types of bread. Pumpkin soup is also rich in several minerals and vitamins like copper, manganese, riboflavin, iron, niacin, and potassium as well as Vitamins C, K, and E. It is also extremely high in a powerful antioxidant called beta-carotene. At the end of the day, pumpkin soup is loaded with plenty of nutrients, including vitamins, fibre, minerals as well as antioxidants. It is time to add a pumpkin soup recipe to your weekly meal plan to take advantage of the many benefits offered by it.

Health Benefits Offered By Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup offers several health benefits. Let’s take a closer look at some of these benefits: It boosts your immunity levels. The beta-carotene present in pumpkin turns to Vitamin A which is extremely beneficial for the health of your eyes. It helps protect your skin from damaging UV rays of the skin. It also improves your skin appearance and texture. Pumpkin soup improves your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, making your heart healthier. Pumpkin soup plays an important role in reducing your risk of metabolic syndrome. The roasted pumpkin soup recipe offers plenty of health benefits as seen above. It is time to include it in your weekly diet plan along with other healthy soups like chicken soup, manchow soup, and palak soup. Apart from trying this pumpkin soup recipe, you can also try the quinoa pumpkin khichdi.

Interesting Facts About Pumpkins

Here are some fun and interesting facts about pumpkins, the main ingredients in the classic pumpkin soup recipe: The word “pumpkin” first made an appearance in the popular fairy tale, Cinderella. Originally, jack-o-lanterns were made with potatoes and turnips in Ireland. Pumpkins are grown all across the world except Antarctica. The United States grows over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkin every year. Morton, Illinois is also known as the Pumpkin Capital of the World. The heaviest pumpkin was grown in Germany and weighed over 2600 pounds. The pumpkin was originally grown in South America There are over 800 different pumpkin varieties currently. However, only 200 species are edible. The knick test is used to check whether a pumpkin is ripe before buying it. Pumpkin seed oil lowers cholesterol and reduces your risk of heart ailments. At the end of the day, learning a roasted pumpkin soup recipe is worth your time and effort. Your family will appreciate your effort and enjoy a healthy meal paired with cornbread or garlic bread.