Savory Curried Pumpkin and Apple Soup
This Savory Curried Pumpkin and Apple Soup is a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. The sweet notes of Granny Smith apple perfectly balance the savory richness of butternut pumpkin, creating a comforting one-dish meal that’s perfect for chilly days. With the aromatic spices of cinnamon, garam masala, and coriander, every spoonful is a cozy embrace. Served warm, it's an unexpected yet wonderful dish that may surprise even the most discerning eaters—just as it did for my boyfriend, who couldn’t believe the apple was a part of the mix! Enjoy this healthy dish that not only nourishes but also delights.
3-4 servings
Servings
80
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
onion
1 (peeled and diced)
garlic cloves
3 (finely chopped)
butternut pumpkin
3-4 cups (peeled and diced)
Granny Smith apple
1 (peeled and diced)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
ground coriander
1 teaspoon
cumin seed
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 pinch
chicken stock powder
2 teaspoons
water
enough to cover ingredients
Instructions
1
In your crock pot, combine the peeled and diced onion, garlic, butternut pumpkin, and Granny Smith apple.
2
Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
3
Sprinkle in the cinnamon, garam masala, ground coriander, cumin seed, ground black pepper, and chicken stock powder; mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables and fruit with the spices.
4
Pour in enough water to cover the mixture completely, then stir to combine.
5
Set the crock pot to low and let it cook for 7 to 10 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to soften.
6
Once cooked, use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as required before serving hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
0.5g
Fat
18g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
3g
Fiber
3.5g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is Savory Curried Pumpkin and Apple Soup.
How many servings does this soup make?
This recipe makes 3-4 servings.
How many calories are in one serving of this soup?
There are 80 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The soup contains 0.5g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 18g of carbohydrates in each serving.
What is the protein content of the soup?
The soup provides 1.5g of protein per serving.
How much fiber is in a serving of this soup?
Each serving contains 3g of fiber.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
There is 3.5g of sugar per serving.
What type of apple is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe recommends using one Granny Smith apple.
What kind of pumpkin is used in the soup?
The recipe uses 3-4 cups of butternut pumpkin.
How should the garlic be prepared?
The garlic cloves should be finely chopped.
How should the onion be prepared?
The onion should be peeled and diced.
Which spices are used in this curried soup?
The spices used are cinnamon, garam masala, ground coriander, cumin seed, and ground black pepper.
What liquid serves as the base of the soup?
Water is used as the base, enough to cover the ingredients.
How long does the soup need to cook in the crock pot?
It should cook for 7 to 10 hours.
What setting should the crock pot be on?
The crock pot should be set to the low setting.
What are the initial ingredients to combine in the crock pot?
Combine the peeled and diced onion, garlic, butternut pumpkin, and Granny Smith apple.
How do you ensure the vegetables are well coated?
Mix the ingredients thoroughly to coat the vegetables and fruit with the added spices.
How do I make the soup smooth after cooking?
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a One Dish Meal.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The tags include soup, pumpkin, curried soup, vegetarian, crock pot, comfort food, one dish meal, and healthy.
How much chicken stock powder is needed?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of chicken stock powder.
What is the required amount of cinnamon?
One teaspoon of cinnamon is required.
How much garam masala should be used?
Use one teaspoon of garam masala.
How much ground coriander is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of ground coriander.
What is the quantity of cumin seed needed?
You will need one teaspoon of cumin seed.
How much ground black pepper is added?
Add one pinch of ground black pepper.
What is the final step before serving?
Taste and adjust seasoning as required before serving hot.
Does the apple need to be peeled?
Yes, the Granny Smith apple should be peeled and diced.
How is the flavor of the soup described?
It is described as a delightful blend of sweet notes from the apple and savory richness from the pumpkin with aromatic spices.