Turkmenistan Pumpkin Soup (Turkmenistan Kabak Çorbası)

Turkmenistan Kabak Çorbası, or Turkmenistan Pumpkin Soup, is a traditional dish that is popular in Turkmen cuisine. This hearty and flavorful soup is perfect for the fall and winter seasons, and it's easy to make with simple ingredients.

Turkmenistan Pumpkin Soup (Turkmenistan Kabak Çorbası)

Ingredients

  • 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and carrots until they begin to soften.
  2. Add the diced pumpkin and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
  3. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Large pot Immersion blender or regular blender Ladle

Tools

Cutting board Knife Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Turkmenistan Kabak Çorbası with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, you can add more heavy cream or coconut milk to the soup.

Cost

$5