This cozy, flavorful roast pumpkin soup is made with roasted sugar pumpkins, onions, and garlic seasoned with paprika and cumin. The caramelized vegetables are blended with broth for a velvety, rich texture without heavy cream. Perfect for cooler months, it’s a simple yet indulgent way to enjoy seasonal produce.
Ingredients
2med(2.72kg)Sugar pumpkinshalved and seeded
2medOnionshalved, skin on
1whole Whole garlic bulbtop sliced off
1tsppaprika
½tspGround cumin
1tspKosher Saltto taste
1tspBlack pepper powderto taste
2tbspOlive oilfor roasting
4cups(1l)Vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Prepare the vegetables: Place the pumpkin halves (cut side up), onion halves (cut side down), and garlic bulb on the baking tray. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2 med Sugar pumpkins, 2 med Onions, 1 whole Whole garlic bulb, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Kosher Salt, 1 tsp Black pepper powder, 2 tbsp Olive oil
Roast the vegetables: Roast in the oven for 45–50 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender and caramelized at the edges. The garlic should be soft, and the onions should be lightly browned.
Cool and peel: Remove the tray from the oven, cover it with aluminum foil, and allow the vegetables to cool slightly. Scoop the pumpkin flesh from the skins, peel the onions, and squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins.
Blend the soup: Add the roasted pumpkin, onions, and garlic to a blender. Pour in 3 cups of broth and blend until smooth. Add more broth as needed to reach your desired consistency.
4 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
Heat and serve: Transfer the blended soup to a pot. Heat over medium heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish and enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream, fresh parsley, or a sprinkle of roasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
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