Healthy Pumpkin Soup with Crunchy Savory Granola

Name: Healthy Pumpkin Soup with Crunchy Savory Granola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pumpkin, peeled and chopped, seeds reserved; 1 onion, chopped; 2 celery sticks, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 3 clove garlic, sliced; 50 g jumbo oats; 1000 ml vegetable stock; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp coriander seeds; 1 1/2 tsp chilli flakes; 1 tsp tamari; 1 tsp maple syrup

This healthy pumpkin soup is silky, warming, and layered with sweet, earthy, and gently spiced flavors. A crunchy savory granola made with pumpkin seeds and oats adds a satisfying finish to every bowl.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time50 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

pumpkin, peeled and chopped, seeds reserved
1
onion, chopped
1
celery sticks, chopped
2
carrots, chopped
2
garlic, sliced
3 clove
jumbo oats
50 g
vegetable stock
1000 ml
olive oil
2 tbsp
coriander seeds
2 tsp
chilli flakes
0.5 tsp
tamari
1 tsp
maple syrup
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the topping first. Rinse the reserved pumpkin seeds in a sieve to remove any pulp, then spread them on a plate or clean towel and pat them as dry as possible.

Set a dry frying pan over medium heat. Add 50 g of the pumpkin seeds, the jumbo oats, 1 tsp coriander seeds, and 1 tsp chilli flakes. Toast for a few minutes, stirring often, until the oats are lightly golden and the spices smell fragrant.

Stir the tamari and maple syrup into the toasted seed mixture. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring, until the coating turns glossy and sticky. Transfer the savory granola to a plate and let it cool.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chopped pumpkin, the remaining coriander seeds, and the remaining chilli flakes. Season to taste and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pumpkin and carrots are very tender.