2023-09-20
By Australian REcipe Lover
Australian Cuisine
Soup
Use the slow cooker’s "Low" setting to cook pumpkin, onions, garlic, and spices for 6-8 hours. The slow cooking process will help meld the flavors and make the pumpkin incredibly tender. Blend it all at the end for a velvety smooth soup.
Use the "Saute" function to cook onions and garlic until softened, then add pumpkin and broth. Switch to "Pressure Cook" for just 10 minutes to quickly soften the pumpkin. After pressure cooking, blend the soup directly in the pot for a silky texture.
While the air fryer is great for roasting vegetables, you can roast chunks of pumpkin and garlic at 375°F for about 15 minutes to enhance their flavor before adding them to a pot. Then, use a hand blender or a regular blender to combine the roasted ingredients into a smooth soup.
Use a small, sweet pumpkin, such as sugar or pie pumpkin, for the soup. Avoid using a large carving pumpkin, as it is too fibrous and not as flavorful.
Roasting the pumpkin in the oven before making the soup brings out its natural sweetness and adds depth to the flavor. Cut the pumpkin into cubes and roast them in the oven until they are soft and caramelized.
Saute onions, garlic and thyme to create a flavor base. Adding a touch of nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger at the end brings a warming flavor to the soup.
Puree the roasted pumpkin mixture in a blender or food processor until it is smooth and creamy. If the soup is too thin, add a little heavy cream or coconut milk to thicken it.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more spices, a bit of honey, or a splash of apple cider vinegar to balance the flavor if needed, take a moment to read our article Enhance the Flavor.
Dress up your pumpkin soup with a swirl of heavy cream, a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds, or a sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs, such as chives or parsley.
Preparation Time 15 min
Cook Time 45 min
Total time 1 hr min
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