Pumpkin Soup with Carrots & Ginger
Author: Ordinary Vegan
Recipe type: Soup
- 1 small pumpkin or squash, de-seeded, peeled and cut into chunks (approximately 2-2½ lbs which should yield approximately 6 cups of chopped pumpkin)
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 inches of ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf (add two if you like that flavor)
- ¼ tsp cloves, ground
- ¼ tsp allspice, ground
- ½ tsp fresh thyme (thyme leaves for garnish)
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup white wine (if you don't drink, this is optional)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Garnish with pumpkin seeds, toasted croutons, chives, or crumbled tempeh maple bacon
- Heat oil in soup pot over medium heat until hot.
- Saute onions, garlic and ginger until translucent.
- Add veggie broth, pumpkin, carrots, bay leaves, cloves, allspice, thyme, salt & pepper and orange juice. Bring to boil.
- Lower heat and cook until pumpkin and carrots are soft.
- Add wine and maple syrup.
- Cook another 5-10 minutes.
- Puree with hand blender or in a food processor until smooth.
- Taste and add more seasonings to your liking. Can be frozen and used later.
- Top with your favorite toppings like croutons or pumpkin seeds. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Recipe by Ordinary Vegan at https://ordinaryvegan.net/?p=36924
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