Description
Creamy coconut curry pumpkin soup blends Indian spices with hearty autumn comfort. Silky smooth textures and rich flavors invite warmth to your winter table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh roasted)
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, gently sweating diced onions, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger until translucent and aromatic.
- Sprinkle curry powder, cumin, and ground coriander into the vegetable base, toasting the spices for 30-60 seconds to intensify their flavors.
- Pour in pumpkin puree, creamy coconut milk, and vegetable broth, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reducing heat to low and allowing the soup to bubble softly for 12-15 minutes, which helps marry the complex spice profiles.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and a splash of fresh lime juice to brighten the overall flavor.
- For an ultra-silky consistency, transfer the soup to a blender and process until completely smooth, working in batches if necessary.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves, creating a vibrant and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Swap fresh pumpkin puree for canned to enhance natural sweetness and reduce preparation time.
- Adjust curry powder intensity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding gradually.
- Create dairy-free version by using full-fat coconut milk and ensuring vegetable broth is vegan-friendly.
- Roast pumpkin seeds with a sprinkle of remaining spices as a crunchy, nutritious garnish for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg