Creamy Pumpkin with Toasted Seeds (Print Version)
Velvety smooth pumpkin blend with aromatic spices and golden toasted seed topping
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2.2 lbs pumpkin (Hokkaido or butternut), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
06 - 3.4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 0.8 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
→ Spices & Seasoning
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - 0.5 tsp ground cumin
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Toppings
12 - 1.8 oz pumpkin seeds
13 - 1 tsp olive oil for toasting seeds
14 - Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
02 - Add pumpkin, carrot, and potato to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat vegetables evenly.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are completely tender.
04 - Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
05 - Once vegetables are soft, blend soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in cream or coconut milk, nutmeg, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The nutmeg and cream create this luxurious texture that makes store-bought soup taste like water in comparison
- Those toasted seeds on top add this incredible crunch that completely transforms every spoonful
02 -
- Blending hot soup requires serious caution or you will learn this the messy way like I did
- The soup thickens as it cools so keep that in mind when seasoning
03 -
- Cutting the pumpkin into uniformly sized pieces ensures even cooking
- Toasting the seeds in a dry pan works just as well if you want to save on oil