SPICY PUMPKIN SOUP
Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds with a spoon (see tip below). Cut into wedges or chunks (keep the skin on) and tip into a bowl. Put the garam masala, and 1 tsp each of the coriander and cumin into a small bowl and mix with 2 tbsp of the oil and season. Drizzle over the pumpkin and toss well to coat in the spiced oil. Transfer to a baking tray, spread out evenly and roast for 40-45 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until the pumpkin is very soft when pierced with a fork. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 10 mins until soft. Add the ginger, garlic and remaining spices and chilli flakes, and fry for a few more minutes until fragrant. Pour in the stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- When the pumpkin is cool enough to touch, use a spoon to scoop the soft flesh from the skins. Add the soft pumpkin to the stock pan, discarding the skins. Remove from the heat and blitz the soup with a hand blender until creamy and smooth. Season to taste, adding extra chilli or garam masala if you like. Put back over a low heat and stir in the cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then serve in bowls with a drizzle more cream and a pinch of chilli to serve. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.59 milligram of sodium
SPICY PUMPKIN SOUP
This is a recipe from a German cookbook that my husband made, it is supposed to be Asian-style. We made some changes to it to fit our tastes more. It is a lot of work, but it is really wonderful, warm and filling. It is important to chop everything before you start. For the pumpkin seeds at the end, I would suggest making your own with Mirj's recipe with salt and cayenne pepper: http://www.recipezaar.com/Roasted-Pumpkin-Seeds-13549 Prep time includes the chopping.
Provided by Tea Girl
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot on medium heat and add onions and garlic until onion is clarified.
- Add pumpkin, potatoes, ginger, and chilis, stir and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add coriander and turmeric and stir and cook about 30 seconds.
- Add vegetable broth, a couple dashes of salt and pepper and bring to a boil and cook on high heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove about 100 ml (a bit more than a 1/3 of a cup) of the veggies and set aside.
- Remove the remaining soup from the heat and puree it with a hand blender.
- Add creme fraiche, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the non-pureed veggies, stir and serve topped with the roasted pumpkin seeds and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.8, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7, Protein 10.1
SPICY COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP
This Caribbean-style pumpkin soup is ideally made with calabaza, but butternut or kabocha squash will work too.
Provided by Ramin Ganeshram
Categories Dinner Lunch Soup/Stew Pumpkin Coconut Hot Pepper Cumin Soy Free Peanut Free Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Fall Winter
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the pumpkin, stir well, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ají dulce and stir well. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, then add the brown sugar and cumin. Mix well. Cook until the sugar melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the pumpkin is very soft, about 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup into a smooth purée. Alternatively, remove the solids with a slotted spoon and place in a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth and return to the pan.
- Bring back to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes so the flavors combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with the cilantro.
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