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Tasty twist takes pumpkin soup to the next level | delicious recipes

It’s a classic for a reason but that doesn’t mean pumpkin soup has to be boring. Here are some variations on the winter favourite soup.

SLOW-COOKED PUMPKIN SOUP

It doesn’t get any more classic or comforting than pumpkin soup. But even with a classic, there’s always a little room for reinvention.

The food experts at delicous.com.au have put together a collection of old favourite pumpkin soup recipes — but with some added ingredients that will really get those tastebuds tingling.

Here are the top 10 recipes with a tasty twist.

Spiced pumpkin and red lentil soup

Spiced pumpkin soup is guaranteed to cut through any winter chills.

Pumpkin, pear and bacon soup

You’ve had the rest, now try the best pumpkin soup around.

Add some pear and bacon to your traditional pumpkin soup.
Add some pear and bacon to your traditional pumpkin soup.

Bacon and miso pumpkin soup recipe

“Add miso and take your pumpkin soup to a new savoury level” – Colin Fassnidge.

Smashed pumpkin, coconut and chilli soup

Put down the stick blender – this smashed pumpkin soup bids farewell to pureeing, with extra crunch from roasted peanuts and punch from some chilli oil.

Pumpkin and pancetta soup with pepita pesto

The pepita pesto gives this soulful pumpkin soup the twist it needs to transcend tradition and become something truly spectacular.

Pumpkin soup and pesto are a great mix.
Pumpkin soup and pesto are a great mix.

Spiced pumpkin soup

“Because the pumpkin is grated, this tasty soup is on the table in 20 minutes. Use a good store-bought curry powder or try your own favourite homemade spice blend” – Phoebe Wood.

No-chop pumpkin soup

Keep this one vego by leaving out the bacon and using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

Add some chicken to your pumpkin soup.
Add some chicken to your pumpkin soup.

Chicken hot and sour soup with pumpkin

It’s worth sourcing fresh lime leaves for this fragrant soup – the flavour and perfume is incredible. If you’re feeling under the weather, a bowl of this is sure to revive you, but it’s equally wonderful any night of the week, Jamie Oliver says.

Creamy pumpkin soup

With potatoes, carrots, pepitas for crunch and dried cranberries for sweetness, this easy, creamy pumpkin soup recipe is extra special.

Thai fish and pumpkin soup

Look for pumpkin with a rich, dense orange flesh, and team it with a spicy/sour Thai fish curry light on coconut milk.

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