Description
This curry pumpkin soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. It’s quick to make, perfect for weeknights, and can be easily adapted to be vegan. Enjoy this velvety soup with aromatic spices and a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Fresh cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and coconut cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in coconut milk and maple syrup or honey. Stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If using a standard blender, blend in batches carefully.
- Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and coconut cream, if desired.
Notes
- For an ultra-smooth texture, use a high-powered blender.
- Add extra cayenne or chopped red chili for more heat.
- Ensure your vegetable broth is vegan if making the soup vegan.
- This curry pumpkin soup is freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg