🎃 Spicy Pumpkin Soup (Easy): A Comforting Autumn Recipe
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Quick answer: Craving a pumpkin soup with mild spices, guaranteed to evoke the flavors of autumn ? Simply sauté your pumpkin, add carrots, onion, and a touch of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger), moisten with a good stock, and then blend after cooking. The result: a velvety, smooth, and delicious soup, the color of a sunset ☀️. Perfect for warming up evenings and taking your taste buds on a journey!
🍠 Ingredients for a mildly spiced pumpkin soup
- 🎃 900g pumpkin or squash (cut, peeled)
- 🥕 2 carrots
- 🧅 1 yellow onion
- 🧄 1 clove of garlic
- 🧂 1 vegetable stock cube
- 💧 70 cl filtered water
- ✨ 1 tsp mixed mild spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, sweet cumin)
- 🧈 1 tsp olive oil
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt
- 🌶️ 1 pinch of pepper or sweet chili (optional)
- 🥛 2 tbsp plant-based or regular cream (optional)
- 🌻 1 handful of roasted seeds (sunflower, pumpkin) for topping
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👩🍳 Steps: How to make the perfect spicy pumpkin soup
Peel and cut the pumpkin into large cubes (tip: use a sharp knife or ask your grocer 😉). Peel and slice the carrots, then chop the onion and garlic. The smaller the pieces, the faster they will cook!
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, then the pumpkin and carrots. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to develop the aromas. The vegetables are starting to brown, that's a good sign 🧡!
Sprinkle the mild spice mix, salt, and pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to coat them completely. Add the stock cube and pour in the filtered water. Stir and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the pumpkin and carrots are tender. Enjoy the sweet autumn aroma filling the kitchen 🍁!
Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and velvety. Add a little cream if desired for extra creaminess. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Pour the piping hot soup into bowls. Add toasted seeds, a drizzle of cream, or some homemade croutons for the finishing touch 🥣. Serve immediately, surrounded by those you love!
🌱 Tips for an irresistible autumn pumpkin soup
- 🎃 For a vibrant color, add a pinch of turmeric or sweet paprika while cooking.
- 🥛 Replace the cream with coconut milk for an exotic and ultra-soft version!
- 🌰 Want a more indulgent soup? Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds or crumbled feta at the last minute.
- 🥗 Use leftover forgotten vegetables from the fridge (potatoes, parsnips…) to enrich your soup, zero waste guaranteed!
- 🔥 For a “wow” effect, add a touch of orange or lemon zest just before serving.
- 🥄 Is the texture too thick? Thin it with a little water or milk depending on the desired consistency.
- 🧊 It keeps very well for 3 days in the fridge or can be frozen for a quick dinner.
- 🌍 For a 100% seasonal, local version, discover the French vegetable garden basket – homemade soup kit at Neary!
❓ FAQ – Pumpkin soup with mild spices, guaranteed autumn aroma
🎃 Can we replace the pumpkin with another type of squash?
Of course! Butternut squash, acorn squash, or even kabocha squash work wonderfully. The taste will be slightly different but still just as mild and velvety 🥰.
🥣 How to make soup even creamier?
Add a generous spoonful of cream, coconut milk, or even a potato while cooking to thicken it naturally. A quick whizz in the blender and your soup will be ultra creamy!
🌱 Can pumpkin soup be frozen?
Yes, it freezes very well! Let it cool completely, pour it into suitable jars or bags, then into the freezer. Ideal for an impromptu comfort food meal 🍂.
🔥 What spices should I use to enhance the soup?
A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and sweet cumin will work wonders! You can also try a touch of curry or allspice for a change of pace. Discover even more ideas on the Biocoop recipe page .
🥕 Where to find fresh, local vegetables?
At Neary, we offer the French vegetable garden basket – a homemade soup kit , delivered to your door, 100% seasonal and grown in France. Also try our cl to ml converter to get all your measurements right!
🍂 Any other ideas for autumn soups?
Discover our rustic winter vegetable soup recipe on our blog and enjoy it all season long!
Discover the homemade soup kit or use the cl/ml converter to succeed in all your recipes.
Looking for more ideas? Check out our rustic winter soup recipe on our blog.
Inspiration: Biocoop recipe
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