When the cold days arrive, all we want is some comfort in a bowl. Thick, creamy, and rich in flavors – this pumpkin soup is a total delight. It also has the goodness of smoky roasted peppers (or paprika) which makes the soup even more gorgeous and delicious. And it doesn’t end here. The seasonings and herbs added to it do not just make it tastier but the aroma in your kitchen will make you dream about this soup for days. The combination is something which you must try.
Also, try Vegan Tom Kha Gai Soup, Italian Minestrone Soup, and Creamy Tomato Soup.
Story Time
When we came to Germany, we saw so many different kinds of pumpkins. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and colors too. It’s fall season in Germany and every supermarket is full of pumpkins. They always fascinated me to try but since we were not used to making fall recipes using pumpkin, I never bought it. But you just can’t ignore them. So, I got one small pumpkin at home and decided to start with something easy – soup. I tried it last year and I am happy to say that now I look forward to the season to try some pumpkin recipes.
I started with Roasted Pumpkin and Carrot Soup. To the soup, I even added tomatoes and some herbs to enhance the color and flavor even more. It looked gorgeous and we had a very warm, comforting, and cosy experience having it for dinner. We paired it with some ciabatta bread which tastes delicious with creamy soups. In fact, Jatin loved it too. His words – I did not have many hopes for this soup but it is surprisingly delicious. That gave me the confidence to try more recipes using this gorgeous gem of an ingredient.
What are the different kinds of Pumpkins available?
There are many kinds of pumpkins available in the market during the fall or autumn season. The options include Golden Nugget, Butternut Pumpkin, Kabocha Squash, Cinderella, Sugar Pie, etc. But obviously, different regions grow different kinds of pumpkins depending on the temperature, soil conditions, or other factors. And they have different names also in different regions. For example, Butternut Pumpkin is also known as Butternut Squash. So, don’t get confused.
For this soup recipe, I would suggest trying it with any kind of pumpkin that you can find. You can use golden nugget (Hokkaido Pumpkin) or butternut pumpkin. Both of them give amazing results. You simply can not go wrong with this recipe and with such a humble vegetable.
Which season is best for Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is available during the fall and early winter seasons (or autumn season). You can easily get them in the month of September till November. Make use of this delicious vegetable when it is in season. It is nutritious and good to strengthen your immune system.
Can we boil the vegetables instead of baking or roasting them in the oven?
Yes. Why not?
This recipe is just a guideline to include some nutritious and natural ingredients in your diet. You can customize the recipe based on your taste buds, your preferences, what is available in your kitchen, etc. Instead of baking the vegetables, you can roughly cut them and pressure cook them for a few minutes until soft. Or you can steam them.
Ingredients Used – for quick reference
Preparation Photos – for quick reference
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes. This recipe is vegan. All the ingredients used in this recipe are plant-based.
More Vegan Recipes: Vegan Pesto Pasta, Vietnamese Summer Rolls, and Mushroom Sauce Pasta.
How to store Pumpkin and Red Pepper soup?
This roasted pumpkin soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat while serving.
You can even freeze this soup for around 2 to 3 weeks. I don’t prefer the freezing option but if you have time constraints then go with it.
Easy Swaps
- Pumpkin: Replace it with Butternut Pumpkin or any other pumpkin that you can find.
- Herbs: You can even use basil, parsley, chives, etc. The fresh ones taste better but you can even add dried herbs.
- Coconut Cream: You can use cashew cream, almond cream, or any other plant-based cream or milk. If you are not vegan, you can even use any dairy alternative like fresh cream or milk.
More Dinner Soup Recipes – just as good
Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this delicious, aromatic, and flavorful roasted pumpkin soup and red pepper soup at home. It is perfect to make in this cold weather. You will feel warm and comforted. Including different veggies and herbs in this season will also prevent you from common cold infections and diseases. So, make it, snug yourself in the bed, and enjoy this soup.
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Happy Cooking 🙂
Love
Richa
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