Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Sesame and Black Pepper

Serves: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Sesame and Black Pepper🍴🌿Vegan, 25-Minute Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. (15 ml.) extra virgin olive oil

• 1 small yellow onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 tsp. (1 g.) ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp. (1 g.) ground ginger

• 1/4 tsp. (0.5 g.) ground cinnamon

• 1 can (15 oz./425 g.) pumpkin purée

• 2 cups (480 ml.) vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup (120 ml.) unsweetened non-dairy milk

• sea salt, to taste

• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp. (9 g.) sesame seeds, for garnish

• extra black pepper, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil (15 ml.) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent.

2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. Add the pumpkin purée and vegetable broth. Stir until well combined and bring to a simmer.

4. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in the non-dairy milk and season with salt and pepper. Heat through, but do not boil.

6. Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture if desired.

7. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and extra black pepper.

Make It Yours

• Add a swirl of coconut milk or chili oil for depth.

• Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds instead of sesame.

• Stir in a spoonful of miso for added umami.

• Blend with roasted sweet potato for a thicker, sweeter variation

Pairs Well With

• Toasted sourdough or flatbread

• Roasted vegetable skewers

• A light green salad with citrus dressing

• Multi grain roll or avocado toast