Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
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Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Description
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup starts by roasting seasoned pumpkin pieces until tender, which concentrates the vegetable’s flavor. The roasted pumpkin is then blended with coconut milk and chili flakes until smooth, creating a velvety textured soup. The coconut milk adds richness and creaminess without dairy, making it suitable for vegan diets. Black pepper and salt are adjusted to taste for seasoning.
The addition of red chili flakes provides mild heat, balancing the pumpkin’s sweetness. Drizzling the soup with a balsamic vinegar reduction is optional but recommended, as it lends a subtle sweetness and tang to complement the creamy base. This soup is served warm and can be garnished with extra chili flakes for visual appeal and flavor.
Fresh pumpkin is best for this recipe. After preparing the pumpkin, save the seeds by rinsing and drying them, then roast for a snack or garnish. The balsamic vinegar reduction can be homemade or store-bought depending on convenience.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pumpkin
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 2 cups coconut milk full-fat, from a can
- red chili flakes to taste
- balsamic vinegar optional, reduction
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the pumpkin in 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the pumpkin on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Place pumpkin in the blender with coconut milk and chili flakes.
- Blend until smooth. If the soup is not warm enough you can transfer to a pot and heat it up for a few minutes.
- Serve with some chili flakes on top. You can optionally drizzle it with some balsamic reduction.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh pumpkin and roast the seeds for a snack or garnish.
- The optional balsamic reduction adds a sweet and savory touch that enhances the soup.
- Adjust chili flakes and seasoning to taste for preferred heat and balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 837mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 38139IU | 763% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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