Ingredients
- 2.2 lb pumpkin (red kuri squash recommended)
- 2 carrots
- 4 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cardamom (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ lemon, squeezed out juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and cut the pumpkin in half; scoop out seeds and chop into large pieces. Chop carrots and shallots into large chunks, leaving garlic cloves whole.
- On a baking sheet, toss all vegetables with olive oil and seasonings. Spread in a single layer.
- Roast for about 30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Transfer vegetables to a large pot with vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender; adjust consistency with water if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added richness, top your soup with vegan butter or dairy-free yogurt as a garnish. You can also experiment by adding spices like nutmeg or ginger for an extra flavor boost.