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Pumpkin Soup

The perfect warming soup for cool autumn days.

29 Sep 2025

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Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

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Prep15 minutes

Cook30 minutes

Serves4 servings

LevelEasy

Pumpkin soup is a warm bowl that embraces autumn evenings with its cheerful orange hue. The pumpkin is cooked until soft, then blended smooth with stock and spices into something silky and creamy. Nourishing and light, it works as a starter or a comforting dinner on its own.

How to Prepare

1

Chop the pumpkin, carrot, onion and garlic.

Chop the pumpkin, carrot, onion and garlic

2

Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the pumpkin and carrot with rosemary, salt and black pepper.

Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the

3

Pour in the chicken stock and simmer until the vegetables are very soft.

Pour in the chicken stock and simmer until the vegetables

4

Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.

Blend the soup until smooth and creamy

5

Stir in the coconut and adjust seasoning.

Stir in the coconut and adjust seasoning

6

Serve hot with bread.

Serve hot with bread

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✦ Chef Noor's Tip

Roast the pumpkin first for an even deeper, sweeter flavour.

Ingredient Swaps

Pumpkin: squash or sweet potato for a similar flavor.

Cream: coconut milk for a vegan version.

Stock: vegetable or chicken stock, as you prefer.

Common Questions

How do I get a silky texture?

Blend the pumpkin well and pass it through a sieve if you like.

Can I make it vegan?

Yes, use vegetable stock and coconut milk instead of cream.

How do I garnish it?

With cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a little olive oil.

How do I adjust the thickness?

Add stock to thin it or simmer longer to thicken.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, freeze before adding cream and stir it in when reheating.