Description
Hearty pumpkin and sweet potato soup brings warmth from Jamie Oliver’s kitchen. Creamy Mediterranean-inspired flavors blend perfectly, offering comfort in a bowl that welcomes autumn’s gentle embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 550 grams (19.4 ounces) pumpkin
- 550 grams (19.4 ounces) sweet potato
- 2 brown/yellow onions
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Garnish:
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- Coconut cream
- Fresh herbs
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Carefully dice the onions into uniform, thin slices, removing any outer papery layers. Cut the pumpkin and sweet potato into consistent 1-inch (2.5 centimeter) cubes, ensuring even cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Gently sauté the onions until they become translucent and develop a soft, golden edge, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce the cubed sweet potato and pumpkin to the pot, stirring to coat with the fragrant onion-infused oil. Sprinkle the spices evenly across the vegetables, allowing them to bloom and release their aromatic compounds for about 45-60 seconds.
- Pour 4 cups (950 milliliters) of vegetable stock into the pot, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, covering the pot partially with a lid to allow steam escape.
- Allow the vegetables to cook undisturbed for 22-25 minutes, periodically checking their tenderness by piercing with a fork. The vegetables should be soft enough to mash easily but not disintegrating.
- Remove the pot from heat and utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a silky, uniform consistency. If the soup appears too thick, gradually incorporate additional vegetable stock or water until achieving the desired texture.
- Serve the soup in warmed bowls, embellishing with a delicate swirl of coconut cream, freshly chopped herbs, or a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds for added complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Seasonal orange vegetables transform into a luxurious soup with minimal kitchen effort.
- Blending techniques guarantee ultra-smooth texture without complicated cooking steps.
- Versatile recipe welcomes creative toppings like toasted seeds or swirled cream for personalized flair.
- Nutrient-dense ingredients provide substantial warmth and comfort during cooler weather.
- Effortless preparation means delicious dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg