Zanzibari Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Zanzibari Spiced Pumpkin Soup, a flavorful and comforting dish from Zanzibari cuisine.
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
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the pumpkin, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
- 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