I absolutely adore this Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake in fall. I love to make a batch of this on a Sunday and have it for lunch during the week. When I have it for lunch, I hold the spice shake back until the soup is reheated so that it maintains its crunch.
Start by making the soup and blend it until smooth in a blender. To make the spice shake, simply cook whole cumin seeds, whole fennel seeds and whole coriander seeds in a small pan over low heat. Stir as you cook, until the seeds are fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and add 1 cup of toasted pepitas, 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. To serve, sprinkle the spice shake over the top of the soup.
To make the Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper to the saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the onion is soft.
Add 2 chopped cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 2 teaspoons of oregano. Cook, while stirring, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Mix in 2 cans of pumpkin puree and 2 quarts of broth. Cook for 25 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the soup thickens.
Puree the soup in batches in a blender or using an immersion blender. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.
In a small pan, over low heat, cook 2 tablespoons each of whole cumin seeds, whole fennel seeds and whole coriander seeds. Once fragrant, transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 cup of toasted pepitas, 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
Stir in lime juice just before serving with spice shake sprinkled on top.
This Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake is a delicious soup with tasty crunchy topping. It’s absolutely delicious on a chilly fall day. Try it soon and come back to leave a review if you do.
