Description
Comforting creamy pumpkin and zucchini soup brings autumn’s warmth to your kitchen with its silky texture and rich flavor. Seasonal vegetables blend seamlessly, offering a nourishing bowl that warms both body and soul, inviting you to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame, sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped pumpkin and zucchini into the pot, stirring continuously to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking for 5-6 minutes.
- Carefully pour vegetable broth into the pot, raising temperature to create a gentle boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and allow ingredients to simmer, developing rich flavors for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a velvety, smooth consistency, ensuring no chunky pieces remain.
- Gently fold coconut milk into the blended soup, creating a luxurious texture and creamy appearance.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the warm soup into serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering a comforting and nourishing autumn meal.
Notes
- Swap zucchini with other seasonal vegetables like butternut squash or carrots for variety in flavor and nutrients.
- Use dairy-free coconut milk to keep the recipe vegan and allergen-friendly, ensuring wider dietary accommodations.
- For extra richness, roast pumpkin and zucchini before adding to the soup to enhance caramelized depth and natural sweetness.
- Boost protein content by adding cooked quinoa or white beans directly into the soup for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg