Description
Jamie Oliver spicy pumpkin soup combines roasted autumn vegetables with warming spices from Mediterranean regions. Quick home cooking delivers comfort in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings you’ll savor deeply.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pumpkin (1.5-2 kg / 3.3-4.4 lbs)
- 900 ml / 30.4 fl oz vegetable stock
- 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz double cream or crème fraîche
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsps ground coriander
- 2 tsps ground cumin
- 0.5–1 tsp chili flakes or powder
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Configure the oven to 180°C (350°F) for standard ovens or 160°C (320°F) for fan-assisted models, preparing for pumpkin roasting.
- Pumpkin Preparation: Slice pumpkin into uniform chunks, creating bite-sized pieces for even cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
- Seasoning Technique: Generously coat pumpkin pieces with olive oil, garam masala, ground coriander, and cumin seeds, ensuring comprehensive spice coverage.
- Roasting Process: Spread seasoned pumpkin in a single layer on a roasting tray, roasting for 40-45 minutes and rotating midway to achieve golden-brown caramelization and tender texture.
- Aromatic Foundation: In a large pot, sauté finely chopped onions until translucent, then introduce minced ginger and crushed garlic, stirring to release their robust flavors without burning.
- Liquid Integration: Pour vegetable stock into the pot, allowing ingredients to simmer and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Soup Transformation: Remove roasted pumpkin’s outer skin, transfer tender flesh into simmering stock, and puree using an immersion blender until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Final Refinement: Incorporate heavy cream to enhance richness, warming the soup for an additional 2-3 minutes and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Presentation: Serve hot, garnishing with a cream swirl and red chili flakes to elevate both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Roast for Depth: Roasting pumpkin caramelizes natural sugars, intensifying flavor and creating a richer, more complex soup profile.
- Spice Distribution Matters: Ensure each pumpkin chunk is evenly coated with spices to guarantee consistent taste throughout the dish.
- Blending Technique: Puree thoroughly to achieve a silky-smooth texture, eliminating any potential chunks that might disrupt the soup’s creamy consistency.
- Temperature Control: Maintain gentle simmering when adding cream to prevent separation and preserve the soup’s luxurious, velvety finish.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg