Zanzibari Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Zanzibari Spiced Pumpkin Soup, a flavorful and comforting dish from Zanzibari cuisine.

Zanzibari Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add the pumpkin, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
  4. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Large pot Immersion blender

Tools

Cutting board Knife Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Zanzibari Spiced Pumpkin Soup with a side of warm crusty bread or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the soup.

Cost

$10