Description
Carrot Pumpkin Soup is wholesome, nutritious, and delicious. It’s quick and easy comfort food that’s perfect to feed the family on lazy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 cup pumpkin, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium parsley root, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 + 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence spice mix
- 1/2 cup half and half cream (+ more for garnish)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- pinch of chilli powder (to taste)
- fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
- roasted sunflower seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan (or 4 quart Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add pumpkin, parsley root, and carrot, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add vegetable stock and Herbes de Provence spice mix and stir together. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove the soup from heat. Using an immersion blender or food processor, pulse until smooth.
- Stir in cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of powdered chilli (optional, for a little heat. Feel free to skip this step).
- Transfer to 6 serving bowls, decorate with a swirl of cream, some fresh herbs and sunflower seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
How to store: Transfer leftover pumpkin soup to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on medium-low heat on the stovetop, stirring frequently, or in the microwave until warmed through.
How to freeze: Once cooled to room temperature, place carrot pumpkin soup in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. Make sure to only fill only ¾ of the way to allow for expansion as the liquid freezes. Freeze for up to three months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight or use a warm water bath to release the frozen soup from the container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American