Cypriot Pumpkin Soup
Immerse yourself in the warm, aromatic flavors of the Mediterranean with Cypriot Pumpkin Soup, a comforting dish brimming with vibrant spices and a pop of citrus. This traditional recipe combines tender pumpkin with the earthy warmth of cinnamon, cumin, and coriander, creating a deeply flavorful base. Enhanced with a touch of orange zest and juice for a refreshing twist, this velvety soup offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with a dollop of creamy yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh mint, it’s an irresistible bowl of comfort perfect for cozy evenings. Quick to prepare and ideal for a healthy, gluten-free meal, this soup sings with Cypriot authenticity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams pumpkin
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1000 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 medium orange orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 100 grams yogurt (optional for serving)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel and deseed the pumpkin, then cut it into medium-sized chunks.
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Cook for an additional 1 minute to release the aromas of the spices.
Add the pumpkin chunks to the pot and stir to coat them with the onion and spice mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender (or transferring the mixture to a traditional blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with a drizzle of yogurt (if desired) and a sprinkle of finely chopped mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 3610 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 5954 mg | 127% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
