Spicy Pumpkin Soup (Recipe)

Difficulty level - Easy

Preparation + Making time - 45 minutes.

Category - Starter, Soup (vegetarian).

Serves - 6 persons.

Ingredients:

Red pumpkin (seeds removed and unpeeled) - 750 gm.

Olive oil - 2 tbsp.

Garlic (very finely chopped) - 2 cloves.

Ginger paste - 1 tsp.

Leeks (trimmed and sliced) - 2 nos.

Cumin (Jeera) dry roasted powder - 1½ tsp.

Vegetable stock - 3 cups.

Salt and black pepper as per taste.

Yoghurt and coriander leaves - for garnishing.

Method:

1. Cut the pumpkin into quarters.

2. Heat oil in a large pan, add leeks and garlic. Cook gently until soft.

3. Add to it the ginger paste, cumin powder, pumpkin pieces and the vegetable stock and bring it to boil. Now lower the flame and allow simmering for about 30 minutes.

4. Add salt, pepper and then allow the mixture to cool.

5. Now process the soup in a mixer-blender to ensure a smooth consistency.

6. Reheat the soup and serve hot with a little yoghurt spread on the top and garnished with coriander leaves.

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