Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
This vegan pumpkin soup is a smooth and creamy blend of roasted pumpkin and full-fat coconut milk, seasoned with black pepper, salt, and red chili flakes. Roasting the pumpkin in the oven enhances its natural sweetness and depth of flavor. The soup is served warm, optionally drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction that introduces a subtle sweet and tangy contrast.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% 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.