Curried Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Cream Swirl
This curried pumpkin soup roasts pumpkin and carrots with spices, blending them smooth with coconut cream and lime. It’s fragrant, creamy, and colourful, perfect for autumn suppers, dinner parties, or anytime you need a warming, lively soup to brighten a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg Pumpkin peeled, deseeded and cubed
- 2 Carrots peeled and diced
- 1 Onion large, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 piece Fresh Ginger thumb size, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1.2 l Vegetable stock
- 200 ml Coconut cream plus extra for swirling
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1 tbsp Fresh coriander chopped, for garnish
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Spread pumpkin and carrots on a roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30–35 minutes until soft and caramelised at the edges.
- In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a splash of oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, cooking for 2 minutes to release their aroma. Add roasted pumpkin and carrots, then pour in the stock. Simmer for 15 minutes, then blend until smooth. Stir in coconut cream and lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve with an extra swirl of coconut cream and fresh coriander on top.
Notes
Pumpkin is the obvious star, but don’t worry if you can’t find the classic orange variety. Crown prince, kabocha, or butternut squash all work just as well, each adding subtle differences in sweetness and texture.
The curry powder sets the tone, and it’s worth choosing a good-quality blend rather than something dusty from the back of the cupboard. Coconut cream, not milk, gives the soup its lush finish. If you can only find coconut milk, reduce it slightly to intensify the richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 870mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15000IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 4mg
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