Name: Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Carrot Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 portions
Ingredients: 500 g pumpkin (peeled, roughly chopped); 500 g carrots (peeled, roughly chopped); 1 onion (finely chopped); 1/2 celery stalk (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp fresh ginger (finely chopped); 750 ml hot vegetable stock ((from a cube)); 1 tsp each: paprika and ground coriander; 1/2 tsp each: nutmeg and cumin; 1/3 tsp ground allspice; Sea salt and pepper to taste

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This creamy, vegan pumpkin carrot soup is a warming and delicious autumnal recipe. Lightly spiced and simple to make it comes together in just over 30 minutes.

Pumpkin soup is such a classic autumnal dish, healthy, delicious and so easy to make, and this creamy, spiced pumpkin carrot soup recipe is no exception. I combined the pumpkin with carrots for more sweetness, added a few spices and the result is a deliciously warming, creamy, nourishing soup.

Pumpkin is one of the main reasons I get excited about this time of year. It not only looks super appealing but is also a fantastic culinary ingredient. I love to use pumpkin in all its forms. Pumpkin puree can be used to make an easy pumpkin cake, soft pumpkin cookies and healthy pumpkin pancakes. Raw pumpkin is just as great in baking and I’ve used it to make a healthy pumpkin cake and pumpkin muffins with chocolate streusel topping.

I also like to make savoury dishes using pumpkin, such as this roasted pumpkin pasta with arugula and garlic. This recipe involved cutting and peeling the pumpkin, roasting it and then adding into the pasta. This pumpkin and carrot soup uses a similar preparation method except the raw pumpkin pieces are added into the soup without being roasted. This method is quick and easy to do and ensures the vegetables become infused with the spices during cooking producing a delicious and warming dish.

Equipment you’ll need

Kitchen scales and measuring cup
Large cutting board and knife
Large pot and spoon
Hand blender

How to make pumpkin carrot soup: step-by-step

1.To prepare the pumpkin cut it into thick wedges, place each on its side and cut the skin off slicing downwards. Chop into similar size pieces.

3 peeled carrots, pumpkin wedges and knife on cutting board.

2. In a large pot heat up the oil, add the bay leaf, garlic, ginger, onion and celery and fry gently for 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the spices, stir and fry for another minute.

Chopped onions with spices in large pot with spoon.

3. Add the carrots, pumpkin and stock. Stir, cover and bring to the boil then simmer for about 25 minutes.

Chunks of pumpkin and carrot in pot with water.

4. Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf and add the chopped cilantro.

Chunky pumpkin carrot soup with cilantro and stick blender in large pot.

5. Puree until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed, season to taste and serve!

Top tips for making carrot pumpkin soup

Pumpkin: Use sugar/culinary pumpkin, not carving pumpkin. I do not recommend using ready-to-eat pumpkin puree in this recipe.
Spices: You can use a touch of your favourite curry powder and omit the cumin and coriander. Add a chilli pepper for a bit of bite if you like.
Serving: Serve on its own, with a splash of coconut milk or dollop of yogurt/sour cream.
Freezing: freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.

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Creamy carrot pumpkin soup in yellow-and-white bowl with spoon, stripy blue-and-white cloth to the right, fresh herbs, halved pumpkin and pot in background.

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