Pumpkin and Thyme Soup

Velvety Pumpkin Bliss!

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 33 min
Serving Size 4
Recipe Type Hob

Cozy up with a bowl of this velvety Pumpkin Coconut Soup! ???? Made with tender pumpkin, fragrant thyme, and creamy coconut milk, this soup is the perfect blend of comforting flavors. The addition of nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic note that will fill your kitchen with delightful scents. Topped with a drizzle of coconut milk and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, each spoonful is a taste of autumn. Serve this soup as a starter for your holiday meals or enjoy it as a comforting main dish on chilly evenings. ????✨

Ingredients

500g pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
1 onion (medium, chopped)
6 garlic cloves (minced)
3 fresh thyme sprigs (plus extra for garnish)
5 cups of vegetable stock
1 cup of coconut milk
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp nutmeg (or a pinch)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Pumpkin seeds for garnish

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic & Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
Add the cubed pumpkin and stir well. Toss in the thyme sprigs and cook for 3 minutes to infuse the flavor.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft.
Remove the thyme sprigs. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
Return the soup to the pot (if blended separately).
Stir in the coconut milk, reserving a few tablespoons for garnish.
Add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Drizzle with the reserved coconut milk and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and pumpkin seeds.

Did you know?

Celebrate the versatility of pumpkins, uniting diverse culinary traditions across India! From the northern Kaddu Ki Sabzi to Kerala’s Kootu Curry, pumpkins are a staple in both local and national dishes. This ancient vegetable, native to India and brought from the Americas, adapts effortlessly to cultural contexts, starring in Marathi Bhoplayache Gharge, Tamil Parangikai Payasam, and Malayali Vishu Kani displays. Whether in Indian feasts or Western pumpkin pies, pumpkins transcend geography, symbolizing familiarity and rootedness.

Find out more about the history and tradition of the dish

In India, ragi has been found in archaeological excavations dating back to 1800 BC, and has been associated with honouring poets with a concoction of ragi, milk, and honey.

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