Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake
Spicy, Easy & Low Fat Pumpkin Soup Recipe For You To Easily Cook At Home.
Ingredients to prepare Pumpkin Soup
Soup 1/4 c. olive oil 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 (15-ounce) cans pure pumpkin puree 2 qt. vegetable broth 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice Spice Shake, for serving Spice Shake 2 tbsp. whole cumin seeds 2 tbsp. whole fennel seeds 2 tbsp. whole coriander seeds 1 c. toasted pepitas 2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 tsp. kosher salt
YIELDS:8 servings
TOTAL TIME:1 hour 5 mins
Instructions to make the Pumpkin Soup
Make the soup: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and oregano. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add pumpkin puree and broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice just before serving. Serve with Spice Shake alongside.
Make the Spice Shake: Cook 2 tbsp. each whole cumin seeds, whole fennel seeds, and whole coriander seeds in a small skillet over low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Makes 1 2⁄3 cups.