Description
Warm up with a bowl of Iron-fortified Pumpkin Coconut Soup, a creamy and flavorful delight perfect for chilly evenings. This nourishing soup combines the rich taste of pumpkin with the smoothness of coconut milk, creating an indulgent yet healthy dish that boosts your iron intake. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this comforting recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, black pepper) and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add vegetable broth and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld. Blend until creamy using an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a regular blender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg