Description
Warm up your evenings with the delightful Iron-fortified Pumpkin Coconut Soup, a creamy blend of pumpkin and coconut milk enhanced with aromatic spices. This nutritious and comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights or as a wholesome meal any day of the week. Not only does it boast rich flavors, but it’s also packed with iron-boosting ingredients like pumpkin and coconut milk, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet night in or hosting friends, this soup will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
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)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Add pumpkin puree; mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; add maple syrup if desired.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg