Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Description: Try this light and delicious pumpkin soup with crusty bread rolls. It is ideal as a nutritious start to any dinner. The chef also recommends it for a cold winter snack.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Calories: 159.9 per serving
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pumpkin |
| 2 | Parsnips |
| 2 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Onions |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Ginger piece |
| 1 | tsp Curry powder |
| 1 | tsp Curry paste |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1/2 cup | Low-fat yogurt |
Instructions:
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Peel the pumpkin with a sharp knife, remove the seeds, and chop the pumpkin flesh roughly.
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Place the chopped pumpkin, parsnips, potatoes, onions, carrot, garlic, ginger, curry powder, curry paste, and water in a large saucepan.
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Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender and about to fall apart.
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Puree the soup using a hand-held blender directly in the saucepan, or puree it in batches using a blender or food processor.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding freshly ground black pepper or extra chili for extra heat.
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Serve the pumpkin soup in bowls, with a swirl of yogurt on top or stirred through the soup for added creaminess.
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Note: For a special presentation, consider serving the soup in individual golden nugget pumpkins. Boil the pumpkins for 2 minutes, then cut each pumpkin horizontally to create a lid and a pumpkin bowl. Remove the seeds from the core of the pumpkin bowl, and pour in the hot soup with a swirl of yogurt on top. Garnish with coriander or mint leaves for an elegant touch.
This Spicy Pumpkin Soup is perfect for warming up on chilly winter evenings or impressing guests with its unique presentation. Enjoy the flavors and warmth of this nutritious soup with your favorite bread or salad for a complete meal.
