Pumpkin Curry Soup (Vegan + GF) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

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This Pumpkin Curry Soup issuper nutritious,warming and comforting andreally easy to make!

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I love making curry-flavoured pumpkin dishes (such as this Chickpea Pumpkin Curry or this Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani) and I love how creamy and comforting pumpkin soups are (like thisMiso Pumpkin Soupand this Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Soup), so I thought I'd try combining the two!

Why you'll love this Pumpkin Curry Soup

This soup is pleasantly spiced, luxuriously smooth and has a wonderful natural sweetness. It's a great way to pack loads of veggies into a meal without even realising it, and is the best way to get rid of a cold! I'd also really recommend it for meal prep as it's so easy to make in big batches to store individual portions in the fridge or freezer for another time.

I like to add some beans to my soups before blending as it's a good way to add extra protein and fibre, and also creates a seriously creamy texture.

How to make this Pumpkin Curry Soup

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

  • Fry the onion, garlicandginger.

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  • Add thespicesand fry for a minute until fragrant.

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  • Add the pumpkin, white beans, stock cube,coriander (cilantro),coconut milk,salt + pepper andwater.

Tip: Use ameasuring jugto measure out the coconut milk.

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  • Bring to the boil and then cook on a low heat until the pumpkin is soft enough to pierce with a fork.

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Tip: Add some more water if it’s too thick at this stage.

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  • Transfer the soup back to the saucepan to heat it up again if you like.

How to serve this Pumpkin Curry Soup

Inspired by my coconut baconand almond bacon, I decided to make some curry-flavoured coconut flakes. Just fry some coconut flakes with maple syrup, curry powder, salt and pepper, and you'll have the most addictive sweet-salty, deliciously spicy snack! Whilst they're delicious devoured by the handful, they also make a great topping for this soup as they add a lovely nutty flavour and crunchy texture.

This soup also tastes great served with white rice, brown rice, quinoa, breador a sandwich!

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How long does this Pumpkin Curry Soup keep for?

This soup keeps covered in thefridgefor up to afew daysand can also befrozen- can bereheated in a pan on the hob (stove)with extra water if necessary.

Substitutions you can make to this recipe:

  • you can substitute thewhite beanswithchickpeas
  • you can substitute the pumpkinwithsweet potatoorbutternut squash
  • you can add any other vegetables you like.

More curry recipes:

  • Chickpea Sweet Potato Peanut Curry
  • Japanese Curry
  • Vegan Chickpea Pumpkin Curry
  • Thai Green Curry Rice Soup
  • Tofu Satay Curry

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Vegan Pumpkin Curry Soup (GF)

ThisVegan Pumpkin Curry Soup is super nutritious, warming and comforting and really easy to make!

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Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: vegan pumpkin curry, vegan pumpkin soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable or rapeseed oil)
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 1 cm (½ inch) ginger , peeled and minced
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 heaped teaspoon curry powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 800 g (28 oz) pumpkin , diced and with the skin cut off (or sub butternut squash or sweet potato)
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin of white beans , drained and rinsed (cannellini beans, haricot beans or butter beans)
  • 1 vegetable stock cube (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • Handful fresh coriander (cilantro) , roughly chopped
  • 200 ml ( cup) coconut milk
  • Salt + pepper to taste

For the curried coconut flakes:

  • 8 tablespoons flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up the oil in a large saucepan

  • Once hot, add the onion, ginger and garlic, and fry for around 10 minutes until soft

  • Add the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika and garam masala, and fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant

  • Add the pumpkin, white beans, stock cube, coriander, coconut milk and salt + pepper, and enough water to roughly cover

  • Bring to the boil and simmer on a low heat for around 15 minutes, until pumpkin is soft enough to gently pierce with a fork

  • Once the pumpkin has cooked, transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender (or use a hand-held stick blender) to whizz until completely smooth - add more water to thin out if necessary

For the curried coconut flakes:

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well

  • Heat in a frying pan on medium heat for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp

  • Set aside on a plate, making sure they're spread apart as this will help them crisp up

To serve:

  • Serve into bowls and scatter over the curried coconut flakes

  • Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days and also freeze well - can bereheated in a pan on the hob (stove)with extra water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Pumpkin Curry Soup (GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 18g90%

Sodium 190mg8%

Potassium 1371mg39%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 8g32%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 17270IU345%

Vitamin C 21mg25%

Calcium 140mg14%

Iron 7.3mg41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jovanka Ristich

    I have discovered your recipes today through Pinterest. I have tried the blueberry muffins which were successful and I have now printed off two soups to try. What I noticed is that your printed recipes don't have your contact/website/social media details on them. It might be an idea to add this information to each as people might forget from which website they printed off the receipt in the first place. Just an idea.

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much, so glad to hear you're enjoying my recipes. And that's good to know about the printing options, I will definitely be looking into that!

  2. Linda

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    Just made a big batch of this in my Instant Pot - smells amazing!

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you!

  3. Kelly

    How many people does this recipe feed?!

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      4! You can find the servings at the top of the recipe!

  4. Jarred

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    Awesome, just made it, super happy

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!

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FAQs

How do you make pumpkin soup thicker? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

What is the best thickener for soup? ›

So, What Is the Best Way to Thicken Soup? Whisking beurre manié (butter-flour paste) into simmering soup is the best way to thicken an otherwise too-watery soup. Add bits of the paste gradually and simmer to cook out any raw flour taste.

Is it better to thicken soup with flour or cornstarch? ›

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

Does pumpkin soup spike blood sugar? ›

Pumpkin ranks high on the glycemic index at 75, but low on the glycemic load at 3. People might assume that it is bad for diabetics because of its high GI, but that is not true. Its low GL rank indicates that having a small portion of pumpkin is perfectly safe and will not drastically increase your blood sugar levels.

What does pumpkin soup do to your body? ›

Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly healthy. What's more, its low calorie content makes it a weight-loss-friendly food. Its nutrients and antioxidants may boost your immune system, protect your eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers and promote heart and skin health.

Is it good to eat pumpkin soup everyday? ›

Beta-carotene as skin care

Research shows, for example, that vitamin A contributes to the skin's regenerative capacity, helping to maintain the normal structure and function of your skin. Regularly eating pumpkin soup is a contribution to nourish your skin from the inside out.

Why is my pumpkin soup not thick? ›

The best way to thicken pumpkin soup, assuming you have pureed the soup with a stick blender or food processor, is to simmer it with the lid off for about half an hour. This will evaporate some of the liquid and result in a thicker soup.

Why is my pumpkin soup so watery? ›

“Pumpkin soup is best made with your good, old-fashioned varieties like butternut or Queensland blue — the harder pumpkins,” she says. “Soft fleshed pumpkins can make the soup a little watery. They are a different beast… from your standard greengrocer pumpkin.”

Will pumpkin soup thicken as it cools? ›

Raise the temperature: If your soup seems too watery while cooking, one way to thicken it without adding anything is to turn up the heat so excess moisture gets evaporated. Don't leave it on high heat for too long: Soup thickens as you cool it.

What can I use to thicken pumpkin? ›

How to Thicken Pumpkin Puree. To make most recipes, like pumpkin pie, for example, you'll need to drain some of the liquid. Put a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, and then line it with a double layer of cheesecloth. Wrap the puree in cheesecloth and gently squeeze to release the liquid.

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