Glowing Pumpkin and Carrot Soup

This scrumptious belly-warming pumpkin and carrot soup is the perfect way to load your body up with cold and flu-fighting superfoods like turmeric, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger when the cold weather hits. Super thick and creamy without the need for heavy cream, this big bowl of comfort makes the perfect midweek winter warmer.

Glowing Pumpkin and Carrot Soup

I thought I was going to miss out on pumpkin season last year when I decided to spend Fall in Australia instead of the U.S (how could I - it's the best season of them all??).

But a quick trip to a local market in Tasmania soon quelled my fears, and we found they had pumpkins galore still available.

My mum didn't quite share my excitement at the prospect of a huge pumpkin given the unseasonably warm weather, but she certainly wasn't complaining about all the lovely pumpkiney goodness we enjoyed following my purchases.

First up: Pumpkin and Carrot Soup with fresh crusty bread.

Tips For The Best Homemade Pumpkin and Carrot Soup

Making pumpkin and carrot soup from scratch really is a breeze.

But I have to say, you absolutely have to roast the veggies first.

Roasting the veggies really does intensify the flavor and makes that little bit of extra effort definitely worth the while.

It also helps to make the soup super (haha) creamy, without the need for any actual cream, meaning you can keep this soup on the lighter side and dairy-free without any effort.

Unintentional vegan pumpkin soup coming your way!

A Quick Note On Ingredients:

• garlic - fresh garlic is best, look for local if you can find it
• carrots - although rainbow carrots are gorgeous, stick to trusty orange carrots for this recipe to get that great glowing orange color on your soup
• pumpkin - I like to use a kent or butternut for soups
• ground turmeric - this can be found in the spice section. You can always add some fresh turmeric if you can get your hands on it. Remember to add pepper to the soup to activate the curcumin
• dried red lentils - be sure to pick through the lentils to get rid of any accidental rocks in there (speaking from experience)
• vegetable stock - if you are buying store-bought stock be sure to check there isn't too much added salt, as that can really throw off the flavor of your soup. If you would like to make your own, try out this: homemade vegetable broth.
• lemongrass - you can use fresh lemongrass or the jars found in the Asian section of most grocery stores or the puree found in tubs in the vegetable section.
• ginger - as with lemongrass, you can use freshly grated ginger or the prepared version found in the vegetable section of the supermarket.

For serving, I like to add some fresh herbs like thyme for a nice little pop of color and flavor, and a sprinkling of black sesame seeds and chili flakes.

Roasted pumpkin seeds work well also.

What Makes This Carrot and Pumpkin Soup Glowing?

The addition of garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and turmeric kicks the flavor up a notch from a traditional pumpkin and carrot soup, whilst making the bowl even more nourishing and healing for the body.

Hence the Glowing.

Swirl a little bit of natural greek yoghurt on top, or substitute with some cashew cream if you want to go the vegan route.

Either way your body will be glowing from the inside out for days to come.

Anything Else I Need To Know: Storage and Freezing.

If you don't finish all the soup in one sitting simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days.

Carrot and pumpkin soup reheats well.

Simply reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave depending on preference.

This soup is also perfect for meal planning as it can be made and stored in the freezer for around 2 months.

Simply remove from the freezer and allow to thaw before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Looking for more soups to warm your belly? Check these out:

Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

Slow Cooker Potato Leek and Cheddar Soup

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Recipe

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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