PUMPKIN, CUMIN AND CHILLI SOUP

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This soup will be the star of your fall dinner table when you serve it up using the pumpkin as a bowl. Depending on how spicy you'd like it to be, you can either de-seed the chilli or throw it all in the soup.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large pumpkin, about 2 kg
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil, for frying
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 red chile, finely sliced
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1 liter hot vegetable stock or 1 liter chicken stock
salt
4 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
4 teaspoons olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Slice the top off the pumpkin and set it aside.
  • Later it will be the lid for your pumpkin-pot serving bowl.
  • Use your hands to pull out all the strings and seeds in the centre of the pumpkin.
  • You can, if you like, save the seeds for roasting.
  • Now use a spoon to scoop out as much of the flesh as you can, but be careful not to break through the shell of the pumpkin.
  • Remember, you want to use it as a bowl afterwards.
  • Roughly chop the pumpkin flesh and then heat the oil or butter in a big pot.
  • Throw in the cumin seeds and onion, frying and stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the chilli and sugar and stir well, then throw in the hot stock and pumpkin flesh.
  • Simmer until the pumpkin is soft enough to purée.
  • Add salt to taste and then blitz until smooth.
  • Add the cream, if desired, and pour into the pumpkin shell.
  • Make patterns on the surface by drizzling over the oil.
  • Serve immediately.

Charles Bell
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day.


Fredi Xhaferaj
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Yuna San
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin.


suresh jirel
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


yeeterthejit
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I love the unique flavor combination of this soup. The cumin and chili give it a really nice kick.


madar lion
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This soup is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold night.


Ariyan faruk
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sajeeb Hossan
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of cumin and chili. It gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Uk Uk
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining! I will definitely be making this again.


Kevinique Fraser
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This soup was delicious! The pumpkin was sweet and creamy, and the cumin and chili added a nice kick. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Mr MS
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The cumin and chili added a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cheese willams
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This soup was easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the addition of cumin and chili. It gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.


The Nonchalant Zealot
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Tayyaba Rani
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This pumpkin soup was delicious and comforting. The flavors of pumpkin, cumin, and chili were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again!