Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium pumpkin (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
• Optional: pumpkin seeds for topping

Instructions

1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add Spices: Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Cook the Pumpkin: Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and mix well. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Blend the Soup: Once the pumpkin is cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender.
5. Stir in Coconut Milk: After blending, return the soup to low heat and stir in the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro or parsley and optional pumpkin seeds. Enjoy your spicy pumpkin soup warm!

Tips

• Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
• For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of lime juice or zest before serving.