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.
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.
You’ve had the rest, now try the best pumpkin soup around.
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.
“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.
Keep this one vego by leaving out the bacon and using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
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.
With potatoes, carrots, pepitas for crunch and dried cranberries for sweetness, this easy, creamy pumpkin soup recipe is extra special.
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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