Creamy and Smooth Pumpkin Soup
Creamy and Smooth Pumpkin Soup
Gentle and Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe Without Milk or Cream, Enhanced with Pine Nuts
Break free from the notion that cream soups must contain milk and cream! This vegan pumpkin cream soup is made with the rich addition of pine nuts, offering a deep, smooth, and creamy texture. Experience a uniquely flavorful pumpkin soup made easily at home.
Ingredients- 4 mini pumpkins
- 1 carrot
- 2 tbsp pine nuts or your favorite nuts
- Salt to taste
- 2/3 cup (approx. 130ml) reserved pumpkin cooking water
- 2-3 cups (approx. 400-600ml) warm water
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- A pinch of parsley flakes
- Baking soda, for cleaning the pumpkin
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s clean the pumpkin thoroughly. Sprinkle a little baking soda onto the pumpkin skin and gently scrub it with a soft brush. Rinse it under running water several times to ensure it’s completely clean and free of any residue.
Step 2
Place the cleaned pumpkin and the peeled, chopped carrot into a pot. Add enough water to cover about half of the ingredients, then cover the pot with a lid and cook. Periodically check for doneness by piercing the pumpkin and carrot with a fork or chopstick; they should be tender.
Step 3
Once the pumpkin and carrot are well-cooked, turn off the heat. Carefully remove the seeds and peel the pumpkin while it’s still warm. Peeling the pumpkin will result in a smoother soup.
Step 4
Transfer the peeled pumpkin and cooked carrot to a blender. Add a pinch of salt to season the mixture.
Step 5
Pour the reserved pumpkin cooking water (about 2/3 cup or 130ml) into the blender. Add 2-3 cups (approx. 400-600ml) of warm water. Ensure there’s enough liquid to submerge the ingredients about halfway, so the blender can easily process them.
Step 6
To enhance the nutty flavor, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant. This process really brings out their aroma. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the toasted pine nuts to the blender.
Step 7
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Check the consistency; if it’s too thick, gradually add more warm water and blend again. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if needed. A little black pepper can also be added according to your preference.
Step 8
Pour the smooth pumpkin soup into serving bowls. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top for added richness and sprinkle with parsley flakes for garnish. For an extra touch, you can thinly slice some reserved pumpkin skin or add a few toasted pine nuts on top before serving.
