Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala spice blend
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (plus extra for serving)
- 3 cups pumpkin puree (or butternut squash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium cooking pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder and garam masala; cook for 15 seconds to release flavors.
- Pour in vegetable stock, coconut milk, and pumpkin puree; stir well and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or carefully transfer it to a food processor.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of coconut milk on top and optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, top with toasted nuts or seeds. Experiment with different toppings like fresh herbs or spicy chili flakes for an extra kick. This soup stores well; refrigerate for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.