Description
Warming Jamie Oliver pumpkin and carrot soup delivers comfort through creamy seasonal vegetables. Hearty spices and roasted ingredients create a rich, satisfying meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin, chopped into 1-inch pieces (240 ml/8 fl oz)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium parsley root, chopped
- 2 ½ cups vegetable stock (600 ml/20 fl oz)
- 3 tbsps olive oil (45 ml/1.5 fl oz)
- ½ cup half and half cream (120 ml/4 fl oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tsp herbes de provence spice mix
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 pinch chili powder
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
- Roasted sunflower seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Aromatics Awakening: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sautéing onions and garlic until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Vegetable Harmony: Add diced pumpkin, parsley root, and carrots to the pot, stirring and cooking for several minutes to develop a caramelized foundation and soften the vegetables.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour vegetable stock into the pot, sprinkling Herbes de Provence evenly, and stir thoroughly to blend the herbs and create a cohesive flavor profile.
- Gentle Simmer: Reduce heat, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 25 minutes, allowing vegetables to tenderize and naturally sweeten the broth.
- Silky Transformation: Transfer the mixture to a blender, puréeing until completely smooth and velvety, eliminating any remaining vegetable chunks.
- Creamy Refinement: Fold heavy cream into the puréed soup, seasoning with salt and black pepper to enhance the soup’s rich, luxurious character.
- Final Flourish: Optional chili powder adds a subtle warmth, then serve in bowls adorned with a cream swirl, fresh herb sprinkle, and crunchy sunflower seeds for textural contrast.
Notes
- Vegetable Prep Tip: Dice pumpkin and carrots uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Herb Enhancement: Crush Herbes de Provence between your fingers before adding to release maximum flavor and aromatic oils into the broth.
- Blending Technique: Allow soup to cool slightly before blending to prevent potential steam pressure and ensure smooth, safe puréeing.
- Cream Incorporation: Add cream off the heat to prevent curdling and maintain a silky, luxurious soup consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg