Name: Fend off the winter chills with our comforting Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1kg Kent pumpkin, peeled, cut into 4cm chunks; 3 carrots, coarsely chopped; 3 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground chilli powder; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 large brown onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 tsp finely grated ginger; ½ bunch fresh coriander, roots and stems finely chopped, leaves picked; 1L carton (4 cups) chicken stock; Natural yoghurt, toasted pepita seeds, toasted wholegrain sourdough bread, to serve

Fend off the winter chills with our comforting Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Soup

It's the perfect immunity booster.

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Prep

15M

Cook

45M

Resting

10M

Total

TIP: If you don’t have a stick blender, blend soup in batches in regular blender or food processor. Don’t overfill.

Ingredients

1kg Kent pumpkin, peeled, cut into 4cm chunks

3 carrots, coarsely chopped

3 tsp ground turmeric

2 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground chilli powder

¼ cup olive oil

1 large brown onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

3 tsp finely grated ginger

½ bunch fresh coriander, roots and stems finely chopped, leaves picked

1L carton (4 cups) chicken stock

Natural yoghurt, toasted pepita seeds, toasted wholegrain sourdough bread, to serve

Method

Step 1

Place pumpkin and carrot in a large roasting pan. Sprinkle with turmeric, cumin and chilli powder. Drizzle over 2 tbsp of the oil. Toss to coat.

Step 2

Cook in a 200°C (fan-forced) preheated oven for 30-35 mins, or until golden brown and tender.

Step 3

Heat remaining oil in a stockpot over a medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger and coriander stems. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add pumpkin, carrot and stock. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stand 10 mins.

Step 4

Using a stick blender, blend until smooth (see tip). Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Divide among serving bowls. Top with yoghurt, pepitas and coriander leaves. Serve with bread.

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