Description
Jamie Oliver’s roasted pumpkin soup offers warm comfort with Mediterranean flair. Rich, creamy flavors blend seamlessly, delivering a hearty experience you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) pumpkin
- 1 large onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick celery
- 3 cloves garlic
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried chili
Liquid and Oil:
- 1 liter (4.2 cups) hot vegetable stock
- olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by warming it to 170°C (340°F), ensuring an even heat distribution for optimal roasting.
- Slice the whole pumpkin in half with a sharp chef’s knife, carefully removing all seeds and stringy pulp using a large spoon.
- Cut the pumpkin into uniform wedges approximately 2 inches thick, promoting consistent roasting and caramelization.
- Arrange pumpkin wedges on non-stick baking trays, ensuring they are not overlapping to allow proper heat circulation.
- Generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the pumpkin wedges, creating a light and even coating.
- Sprinkle a fragrant mixture of ground chili and crushed coriander seeds across the pumpkin, enhancing its natural flavors.
- Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, watching for soft texture and caramelized golden-brown edges.
- While pumpkin roasts, heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium temperature.
- Sauté finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Transfer roasted pumpkin wedges into the pot with sautéed vegetables.
- Pour hot vegetable stock into the pot, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Use an immersion blender or standard blender to puree the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into warm serving bowls and garnish with preferred toppings like crispy pumpkin seeds or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Elevate your pumpkin soup by slow roasting at low temperatures, ensuring even cooking and preserving the vegetable’s delicate texture.
- Caramelize pumpkin wedges to create golden-brown edges that introduce rich, slightly smoky undertones and enhance visual appeal.
- Unlock maximum flavor by using fresh, seasonal pumpkin, which offers superior nutritional value and taste compared to canned options.
- Warm spices like ground chili and coriander seeds beautifully complement the pumpkin’s natural earthy sweetness, adding depth to each spoonful.
- Transform a simple soup into a gourmet experience with creative toppings such as crispy seeds, swirled cream, or fresh herbs that add texture and visual interest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg