Description
Jamie Oliver’s roasted pumpkin soup blends autumn’s richest flavors with creamy warmth. Seasonal ingredients and simple techniques create a comforting meal you’ll savor spoonful by delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) pumpkin
- 1 large onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp dried chili
- 1 liter (4.2 cups) hot vegetable stock
- olive oil
Instructions
- Roasting Preparation: Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F), creating an ideal environment for caramelizing pumpkin’s natural sweetness.
- Pumpkin Preparation: Halve the pumpkin, scoop out seeds, and slice into uniform 2-inch wedges to ensure even roasting and maximum flavor development.
- Seasoning Stage: Drizzle wedges with extra virgin olive oil, then dust with ground chili and crushed coriander seeds, infusing deep, aromatic notes.
- Roasting Process: Spread pumpkin wedges on non-stick baking trays, roast for 55-65 minutes until edges turn golden-brown and flesh becomes tender.
- Vegetable Sauté: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until they become soft and translucent, building a flavor foundation.
- Soup Composition: Transfer roasted pumpkin into the pot with sautéed vegetables, pour hot vegetable stock, and blend using an immersion blender until silky smooth.
- Finishing Touches: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve in warm bowls, garnishing with crispy pumpkin seeds or fresh herbs for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Maximize Roasting Flavor: Cut pumpkin into uniform 2-inch wedges to ensure even caramelization and enhance natural sweetness during roasting.
- Perfect Spice Balance: Gently sprinkle ground chili and coriander seeds to complement the pumpkin’s natural flavor without overwhelming its delicate taste.
- Achieve Creamy Texture: Use an immersion blender for smooth consistency, blending thoroughly to eliminate any lumpy or uneven sections in the soup.
- Smart Seasoning Tip: Always taste and adjust salt and pepper gradually, allowing the roasted pumpkin’s rich flavors to shine through without over-seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg