Mum’s Pumpkin & Carrot Soup — creamy, cozy, and full of love
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Ingredients
1 medium sugar pumpkin or butternut squash
½ bulb garlic
5 carrots
2 sticks celery
½ diced onion
2 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock)
125ml heavy cream
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Brunch of thyme
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp nutmeg
Garnish:
micro herbs, pumpkin seeds, cream, chopped chives
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a tray with parchment paper.
Halve and deseed the pumpkin, chop into chunks the same size as the carrots.
Add garlic (half a bulb), drizzle everything with olive oil, salt, pepper & thyme. Roast for 25–30 minutes until soft and caramelized.
While roasting, dice onion, celery, and carrots for your mirepoix.
In a large pot, sauté the mirepoix in olive oil for 2–3 minutes. Add roasted veggies, garlic, chicken stock, thyme, cinnamon, cumin & nutmeg.
Simmer for 20 minutes, then blend until silky smooth.
Stir in cream and season to taste.
Serve warm and garnish with cream, pumpkin seeds & herbs 🌿
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This pumpkin and carrot soup is a perfect autumn dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. Roasting the pumpkin and garlic caramelizes their natural sugars, enriching the soup’s flavor with a hint of sweetness and depth. The use of a mirepoix—onion, celery, and carrots sautéed in olive oil—creates a savory base that enhances the overall taste. Adding spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and nutmeg provides a subtle warmth and complexity, tying the flavors together beautifully. This combination balances the sweetness of the pumpkin and carrots with aromatic spices, making the soup both cozy and inviting. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, vegetable stock can be used instead of chicken stock without compromising richness. The final addition of heavy cream transforms the soup into a silky smooth and luscious texture, perfect for chilly days. Garnishing with micro herbs, pumpkin seeds, cream, and chopped chives not only adds visual appeal but also layers different textures and fresh flavors that elevate the dish. This recipe is simple yet versatile, making it suitable for casual family dinners or as a sophisticated starter for holiday gatherings. Plus, it fits well into themes like #fallcooking and #cozycooking, capturing the essence of seasonal ingredients and comfort food. Give this soup a try to enjoy a nourishing and tasty bowl that embodies the flavors of autumn.