Looking to whip up a delicious carrot and pumpkin soup with minimal effort? This recipe is your go-to, using just your soup maker. It’s a breeze to make and takes full advantage of your appliance’s convenience and efficiency.
Ingredients:
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500g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
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300g carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 medium onion, roughly chopped
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2 cloves garlic, peeled (no need to chop)
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1 liter vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a richer flavor)
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter (optional)
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Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, crème fraîche, or toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
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Peel and cube the pumpkin into roughly 1-inch pieces.
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Peel and chop the carrots into similar-sized pieces.
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Roughly chop the onion and leave the garlic cloves whole (no need to mince them).
Add Ingredients to the Soup Maker:
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Place the chopped pumpkin, carrots, onion, and garlic cloves into the soup maker.
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Pour in the vegetable broth, making sure all the ingredients are submerged.
Season the Soup:
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Add the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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If using olive oil or butter, drizzle it over the ingredients to add extra flavor.
Select the Soup Maker Settings:
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Close the lid securely and let the soup maker work its magic.
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Choose the “Smooth” mode on your soup maker and press the "START" button.
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The soup maker will automatically blend and heat the ingredients into a smooth, creamy soup.
Taste and Adjust:
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After about 30 minutes, when the soup is ready, open the lid and give it a stir.
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Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or spices if needed.
Serve:
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, a dollop of crème fraîche, or toasted pumpkin seeds for added flavor and texture.
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Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade carrot and pumpkin soup!
Tips:
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No chopping garlic: Since the soup maker will blend everything, there’s no need to finely chop the garlic cloves. This saves time and effort.
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Customize spices: Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes can give the soup a nice kick.
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Leftovers: This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.