Pumpkin & Kumara (Sweet Potato) Soup Recipe

Name: Pumpkin & Kumara (Sweet Potato) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 4 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Stock; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Lentils; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Kumara Or Sweet Potato; 5 cups Pumpkin, Peeled And Cut Into Chunks; 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter

Servings: persons

1 whole Onion
3 cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder
1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
4 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Lentils
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Kumara Or Sweet Potato
5 cups Pumpkin, Peeled And Cut Into Chunks
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter

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1. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
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2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook over low heat until soft and translucent. Add the spices and stir in the stock.
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3. Drain and rinse the lentils, and then leave them to soak in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes.
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4. Chop the kumara and pumpkin and add them to the saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is mashable.
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5. Add the peanut butter. Puree with a hand blender until smooth.
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6. Add the lentils. Let the soup simmer on low for minute or so.
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7. Serve warm! The soup also keeps well for a few days in the fridge.

657

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Onion, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin & Kumara (Sweet Potato) 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!

Pumpkin & Kumara (Sweet Potato) Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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