Roast Pumpkin, Saffron & Orange Soup

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"The pumpkin, saffron and orange soup is a flavorful blend of the healthiest ingredients available in the kitchen. Complete source of nourishment for a vegan or vegetarian."
-- @cucinamiabynatasha
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Serves or Makes: 2

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ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Onion, cut in wedges
  • 500 gram Pumpkin, cut in wedges
  • 1 tablespoons Chilli/Sriracha Sauce
  • 5 Saffron threads
  • 1 Orange zest
  • 500 milliliter Water
  • 1/4 cups Coconut milk or some cream
  • Salt & Freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/4 cups toasted Pumpkin seeds
  • Chilly flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Honey/Date syrup
  • Fresh coriander or parsley

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220C fan.

  • Step 2

    Line a baking tray with butter paper. In a bowl, combine the pumpkin, onion, olive oil salt and a good grind of pepper and toss well. Bake on the tray for 25 mins till the veggies are soft and caramelized.

  • Step 3

    Boil 500 ml water with Sriracha sauce, saffron, orange zest, ½ tsp salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then add the pumpkin mix along with any oils from the pan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5-10 mins.

  • Step 4

    Remove from heat and cool for a bit then blend.

  • Step 5

    Transfer back to the same pot and stir in the coconut milk and adjust the seasoning.

  • Step 6

    Combine the pumpkin seeds with the honey/date syrup and chili flakes.

  • Step 7

    Pour soup into bowls, top with pumpkin seeds and some coriander or parsley.

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