Pumpkin Peanut Soup
Creamy, comforting, and brimming with fall flavors, this Pumpkin Peanut Soup is a delightful blend of hearty ingredients and bold spices. Featuring velvety pumpkin purée, rich unsweetened peanut butter, creamy coconut milk, and a fragrant medley of cumin, cinnamon, and ginger, this soup is both nourishing and indulgent. A touch of cayenne pepper adds a gentle kick, while roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro offer a satisfying crunch and vibrant finish. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or an impressive starter, this vegan, gluten-free recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and serves up a festive taste of autumn in every bowl.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
Add the pumpkin puree and peanut butter to the pot, stirring until well combined with the spices and onion mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, then stir until smooth.
Add salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or spices if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.3 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5310 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4405 mg | 94% | |
*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.
