Pumpkin Carrot Soup Recipe

Throughout the fall months I crave pumpkin everything. Muffins, lattes, roasted pumpkin, you name it! This soup is one of the healthiest ways to enjoy pumpkin, as it's packed with veggies (and nutrients!) and perfect to serve alongside a salad for lunch, or to start a fancier coursed autumn dinner party. Just make sure you have a good immersion blender to puree this soup, as putting hot liquid in conventional blenders isn't advisable - it can cause them to explode! Plus, having an immersion blender unlocks lots of wonderful winter soup options - you can throw together almost any combination of root vegetables and it will make for a delicious and cozy meal!

Pumpkin Carrot Soup Recipe

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup chopped onion)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 15 oz. cans of organic pumpkin puree can
• 5 medium carrots, cut in 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 head of cauliflower, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 4 tbsp grass-fed butter or 1/4 cup coconut milk depending on preference
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste
• Optional: Pepitas and red pepper Flakes

Method.

• Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring occassionally. Add minced garlic and simmer for another 2 minutes.
• Add vegetable stock, pumpkin, carrots, cauliflower, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Set to simmer for 20 minutes. Test carrots and cauliflower with a fork, they should be soft. If not return to simmer for a bit longer.
• Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Fold in butter or coconut milk to hot soup and stir gently. Blend until desired creaminess is achieved.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. (You can add a bit more cayenne as well if you like the heat!)
• Portion into bowls (I love these!) and sprinkle with a crack of pepper, pepitas and/or red pepper flakes for garnish. Enjoy!