Pumpkin Soup

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Pumpkin soup is now made around the world, though it is predominantly made in Haiti during its Independence celebration and in the United States during Thanksgiving. The Haitians who left the nation after the Revolution brought their recipe for pumpkin soup to the United States. Easy and tasty pumpkin soup is easy to make. In the winter season, it’s a good appetizer also. This is also used as a starter. 

Ingredients

  • 1 Pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 100 ml can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Water, as needed
  • Some Pumpkin seeds for garnishing
Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Cut the pumpkin in half or quarter and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Keep it for 30 to 40 minutes, until very soft. When cool to the touch, peel away the skin and a medium-size pumpkin we will get around 4 to 5 cup cups of the flesh. If you don’t have an oven you can use the pressure cooker. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and cook it for 10 minutes on medium flame. 

Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom and stir for 30 seconds, until the spices are aromatic. Add the cooked flesh of the pumpkin, coconut milk, and vegetable broth and stir to blend it well. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add one tablespoon of vinegar. 

Transfer to a blender and blend until it becomes smooth. If it’s too thick add water to reach your desired consistency. When you’re ready to eat, top your bowl. Garnish it with pumpkin seeds. Delicious soup is ready to serve. Enjoy the soup on its own, with a piece of crunchy bread.

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