Comforting Curried Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Course: SoupServings
6
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories per serving
260
kcalCurry spice goes nicely with the sweetness of the pumpkin!
When you’re seeking a warm, filling and tasty comfort food, this curried pumpkin soup recipe fits the bill. This recipe is inexpensive to make, and you can even use leftovers from your holiday dinner. While pumpkins are in season in October and November, you can make this soup any time of the year if you opt for canned pumpkin puree.
Whether you use fresh or canned pumpkin, this soup is packed with nutrition. Just one serving of pumpkin provides most of the vitamin A and C you need to consume in a day. The pumpkin also adds essential fiber, antioxidants and flavonoids to help keep your immune and digestive systems functioning well.
The spices added to this curried pumpkin soup recipe add a burst of flavor while the pumpkin’s natural color makes this soup a true beauty to place upon the table. If you’re under the weather, this soup is a great food to help you get on the mend. The creaminess and thickness of the soup is easy on your throat while the curry helps to clear up any sinus congestion you have.
While this soup would be a great addition to your holiday menu, it is simple and fast enough that you can make it any time. If you need a quick dinner or something to warm you up, this curried pumpkin soup recipe is a good choice since most of the ingredients are likely already in your pantry.
When you’re seeking a warm, filling and tasty comfort food, this curried pumpkin soup recipe fits the bill. This recipe is inexpensive to make, and you can even use leftovers from your holiday dinner. While pumpkins are in season in October and November, you can make this soup any time of the year if you opt for canned pumpkin puree.
Whether you use fresh or canned pumpkin, this soup is packed with nutrition. Just one serving of pumpkin provides most of the vitamin A and C you need to consume in a day. The pumpkin also adds essential fiber, antioxidants and flavonoids to help keep your immune and digestive systems functioning well.
The spices added to this curried pumpkin soup recipe add a burst of flavor while the pumpkin’s natural color makes this soup a true beauty to place upon the table. If you’re under the weather, this soup is a great food to help you get on the mend. The creaminess and thickness of the soup is easy on your throat while the curry helps to clear up any sinus congestion you have.
While this soup would be a great addition to your holiday menu, it is simple and fast enough that you can make it any time. If you need a quick dinner or something to warm you up, this curried pumpkin soup recipe is a good choice since most of the ingredients are likely already in your pantry.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp curry powder
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cup pumpkin
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cut pumpkin into small pieces
- Fry the sliced pumpkin in a small amount of oil until soft (about 7-8 minutes)
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour and curry powder with a wooden spoon until smooth.
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to bubble. Gradually whisk in the vegetable or chicken broth and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in the pumpkin and coconut milk. Season with soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup just to a boil, and then remove from the heat. Then grind it with a blender. Serve immediately.
- If you use vegetable broth, this will be a vegan dish that everyone can enjoy. The coconut milk adds some natural sweetness as well as additional fiber and calcium. If you would like this pumpkin soup recipe to be a little hotter, you can add additional curry powder or paste to taste.
- To make this pumpkin soup into a filling meal, serve it along with freshly baked crusty bread. You just may find yourself dipping the bread into the soup and cleaning up the sides of the bowl to ensure you get every last drop of its delicious goodness.
