Pumpkin, Cumin And Chilli Soup Recipe

Name: Pumpkin, Cumin And Chilli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large pumpkin, about 2 kg; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 red chile, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; 1 liter hot vegetable stock or 1 liter chicken stock; salt; 4 tablespoons heavy cream (optional); 4 teaspoons olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

1 large pumpkin, about 2 kg
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil, for frying
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 red chile, finely sliced
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1 liter hot vegetable stock or 1 liter chicken stock
salt
4 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
4 teaspoons olive oil, for drizzling

1
Slice the top off the pumpkin and set it aside.
2
Later it will be the lid for your pumpkin-pot serving bowl.
3
Use your hands to pull out all the strings and seeds in the centre of the pumpkin.
4
You can, if you like, save the seeds for roasting.
5
Now use a spoon to scoop out as much of the flesh as you can, but be careful not to break through the shell of the pumpkin.
6
Remember, you want to use it as a bowl afterwards.
7
Roughly chop the pumpkin flesh and then heat the oil or butter in a big pot.
8
Throw in the cumin seeds and onion, frying and stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent.
9
Add the chilli and sugar and stir well, then throw in the hot stock and pumpkin flesh.
10
Simmer until the pumpkin is soft enough to puree.
11
Add salt to taste and then blitz until smooth.
12
Add the cream, if desired, and pour into the pumpkin shell.
13
Make patterns on the surface by drizzling over the oil.
14
Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 large pumpkin, about 2 kg, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil, for frying, 1 tablespoon cumin seed, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin, Cumin And Chilli 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.

Pumpkin, Cumin And Chilli Soup

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