Lightly Curried Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Name: Lightly Curried Pumpkin Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 g butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 750 g pumpkin, peeled and seeded; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon chives, snipped or 1 tablespoon torn coriander leaves or 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 tablespoon shallot

Servings: persons

1
Melt butter in large saucepan.
2
Saute onion and garlic until soft.
3
Add curry powder and fry very gently for a minute or so.
4
Add pumpkin, chicken stock and water.
5
Boil and simmer, covered for 15 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
6
Cool slightly and puree - you could use a food processor, a blender, a stabber, or run through a sieve.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Add more chicken stock or water if required.
9
Reheat gently and ladle into bowls.
10
Garnish with snipped chives, shallots, parsley or torn coriander leaves.
11
Enjoy!

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 30 g butter, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 750 g pumpkin, peeled and seeded, and more.

Yes, Lightly Curried Pumpkin Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lightly Curried Pumpkin Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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