Pumpkin & Sweet Potato (Kumara) Soup Recipe

Name: Pumpkin & Sweet Potato (Kumara) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g sweet potatoes, chopped (Kumara); 500 g pumpkin, chopped (use any kind); 1 liter chicken stock; 1 medium onion, chopped; 50 g butter; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 400 g lite evaporated milk or 400 g coconut cream; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, crushed; 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 deg. (C). Cook Potato and Pumpkin until browning on the edges. The browner they are, the more flavour they will have but it isn't necessary to completely cook them.
2
Melt butter in large stockpot. Add onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onion is transparent. Add curry powder and cook for a minute or two.
3
Add browned Pumpkin and Sweet Potato.
4
Add chicken stock and bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are cooked (approx 20 - 25 minutes).
6
Cool slightly and then blend or puree soup.
7
Return soup to pot.
8
Add Light Evaporated Milk (or Coconut Cream if using) and season to taste with Salt and Pepper. Reheat until desired temperature is reached.
9
Top with sour cream or yoghurt if desired and serve with roll.

966

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Protein

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g sweet potatoes, chopped (Kumara), 500 g pumpkin, chopped (use any kind), 1 liter chicken stock, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin & Sweet Potato (Kumara) 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 & Sweet Potato (Kumara) Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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