Recipe No 188 soup

Pumpkin and pear soup

A low-cal soup which is still hearty and satisfying. Even a really big bowl of this soup is very low in calories. The pears in this soup are a great compliment to the pumpkin. We don’t know why, but the pears also help the pumpkin to retain its vibrant orange colour, something which is often lost when pumpkin is cooked. Whilst it may seem like a strange combination—I was nervous to try this at first—the pears simply add a natural, subtle sweetness to this velvety soup.
Recipe: Pumpkin and pear soup.
Time

Prep:

Total:

Difficulty
very easy
Yield
4–6 serves • 1800 g
Metric Imperial

Processes

  • Coconut oil (1 tbsp)
    14 g
  • Onion, chopped (1 large)
    135 g
  1. 01
    Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 02
    Cook onions until soft and translucent, about .

  • Pumpkin, flesh only, roughly cut into 1" / 2.5 cm cubes (4 cups)
    900 g
  • Cumin, ground (½ tsp)
    1 g
  • Coriander seed, ground (½ tsp)
    1 g
  • Pear, peeled and cut in 1" / 2.5 cm cubes (2 cups)
    300 g
  • Vegetable broth (2½ cups)
    625 g
  • Cilantro (coriander) leaves (2 tbsp)
    5 g
  • Tabasco (¼ tsp)
    1.2 g
  1. 03
    Add to pan. Cover.
  2. 04
    Bring to a boil.
  3. 05
    Reduce heat to simmer.
  4. 06
    Simmer until pumpkin is soft, about .
  5. 07
    Transfer to blender and allow to cool slightly. (Meanwhile, rinse and dry pan for use in step 10.)
  6. 08
    Blend to a smooth consistency.
  7. 09
    Pass through a fine sieve into a pan set over low heat.

  • Lime juice (1 tbsp)
    15 g
  • Salt (1 tsp)
    10 g
  • White pepper (¼ tsp)
    2 g
  1. 10
    Add to pan.
  2. 11
    Stir to combine.
  3. 12
    Divide soup evenly between serving bowls.

  • Coconut milk
    as needed
  • Chives
    as needed
  1. 13
    Garnish.

Making ahead

Peel and chop the pumpkin (this can be quite time consuming). Defrost stock, if frozen, and store in the refrigerator. You can also make this recipe all the way up to step 08 and finish prior to service.

Storing

keeps in the refridgerator for up to 5 days

Finished recipe

Categorisation

Category
soup
Meal
dinner lunch
Cuisine
international
Diet
low calorie low fat vegetarian
Tags
pear pumpkin soup