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Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup

with crispy chickpeas & a poppadom

Calorie Conscious

4.9

  • Hands on20 - 35 minutes
  • Overall40 - 55 minutes
Photo of Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup

This soup is made with golden roasted pumpkin, sautéed onion, leeks, ginger, and curry spices. Simmered with coconut milk and blended until smooth, it’s then topped with crispy chickpeas and pumpkin seeds. To take it to the next level, we’ve added a crispy poppadom.

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  1. PUMPKIN PATCH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin on a roasting tray. Lightly add cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. CRISPY BITS

    Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  3. SOUPER HERO

    When the pumpkin has 5 minutes remaining, boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium heat and lighty add cooking spray. When hot, add the Onion, the leeks, and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Ginger and the curry spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix until combined. Add the roasted pumpkin and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  4. RICH & CREAMY

    Pour the pumpkin mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth. Return to the pot and stir through ½ the coconut milk. Return to a medium heat until the soup is heated through. Add a splash of water if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat, season, and cover to keep warm.

  5. POP IN THE Poppadom

    Heat the Poppadom/s in the microwave until puffed up and crisp, 30-40 seconds. Alternatively, air-fry the poppadom/s at 180°C until crispy, 3-4 minutes.

  6. VOILA!

    Bowl up the pumpkin soup. Drizzle over the remaining coconut milk. Sprinkle over the Parsley, the Chickpeas, and the pumpkin seeds. Serve with the poppadom/s.

  1. PUMPKIN PATCH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin on a roasting tray. Lightly add cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. CRISPY BITS

    Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  3. SOUPER HERO

    When the pumpkin has 5 minutes remaining, boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium heat and lighty add cooking spray. When hot, add the Onion, the leeks, and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Ginger and the curry spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix until combined. Add the roasted pumpkin and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  4. RICH & CREAMY

    Pour the pumpkin mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth. Return to the pot and stir through ½ the coconut milk. Return to a medium heat until the soup is heated through. Add a splash of water if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat, season, and cover to keep warm.

  5. POP IN THE Poppadom

    Heat the Poppadom/s in the microwave until puffed up and crisp, 30-40 seconds. Alternatively, air-fry the poppadom/s at 180°C until crispy, 3-4 minutes.

  6. VOILA!

    Bowl up the pumpkin soup. Drizzle over the remaining coconut milk. Sprinkle over the Parsley, the Chickpeas, and the pumpkin seeds. Serve with the poppadom/s.

  1. PUMPKIN PATCH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin on a roasting tray. Lightly add cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. CRISPY BITS

    Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  3. SOUPER HERO

    When the pumpkin has 5 minutes remaining, boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium heat and lighty add cooking spray. When hot, add the Onion, the leeks, and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Ginger and the curry spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix until combined. Add the roasted pumpkin and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  4. RICH & CREAMY

    Pour the pumpkin mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth. Return to the pot and stir through ½ the coconut milk. Return to a medium heat until the soup is heated through. Add a splash of water if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat, season, and cover to keep warm.

  5. POP IN THE POPPADOMS

    Heat the poppadoms in the microwave until puffed up and crisp, 30-40 seconds. Alternatively, air-fry the poppadoms at 180°C until crispy, 3-4 minutes.

  6. VOILA!

    Bowl up the pumpkin soup. Drizzle over the remaining coconut milk. Sprinkle over the Parsley, the Chickpeas, and the pumpkin seeds. Serve with the poppadoms.

  • Pumpkin Chucks - 750g

  • Chickpeas - 180g

  • Onions - 2

  • Leeks - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 30g

  • Curry Spice - 30ml

  • Coconut Milk - 300ml

  • Poppadoms - 3

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Pumpkin Seeds - 15g

  1. PUMPKIN PATCH

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin on a roasting tray. Lightly add cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. CRISPY BITS

    Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  3. SOUPER HERO

    When the pumpkin has 5 minutes remaining, boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium heat and lighty add cooking spray. When hot, add the Onion, the leeks, and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Ginger and the curry spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix until combined. Add the roasted pumpkin and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  4. RICH & CREAMY

    Pour the pumpkin mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth. Return to the pot and stir through ½ the coconut milk. Return to a medium heat until the soup is heated through. Add a splash of water if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat, season, and cover to keep warm.

  5. POP IN THE POPPADOMS

    Heat the poppadoms in the microwave until puffed up and crisp, 30-40 seconds. Alternatively, air-fry the poppadoms at 180°C until crispy, 3-4 minutes.

  6. VOILA!

    Bowl up the pumpkin soup. Drizzle over the remaining coconut milk. Sprinkle over the Parsley, the Chickpeas, and the pumpkin seeds. Serve with the poppadoms.

  • Pumpkin Chunks - 1000g

  • Chickpeas - 240g

  • Onions - 2

  • Leeks - 400g

  • Fresh Ginger - 40g

  • Curry Spice - 40ml

  • Coconut Milk - 400ml

  • Poppadoms - 4

  • Fresh Parsley - 10g

  • Pumpkin Seeds - 20g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R267.73

for 4 servings · R66.93 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup?

The preparation time for Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup with crispy chickpeas & a poppadom is between 20 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup with crispy chickpeas & a poppadom?

The total time required to make Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup with crispy chickpeas & a poppadom is between 40 and 55 minutes.

How many servings does Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup?

Chickpeas, Coconut Milk, Curry Spice, Ginger, Leek, Onion, Parsley, Poppadom, Pumpkin Chucks, Pumpkin Chunks, Pumpkin Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup?

Calories: 492, Carbs: 68 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 15.2 grams, Sugar: 19 grams, Salt: 422.3 grams

How do I prepare Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup?

PUMPKIN PATCH: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin on a roasting tray. Lightly add cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). VOILA!: Bowl up the pumpkin soup. Drizzle over the remaining coconut milk. Sprinkle over the parsley, the chickpeas, and the pumpkin seeds. Serve with the poppadom/s. SOUPER HERO: When the pumpkin has 5 minutes remaining, boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium heat and lighty add cooking spray. When hot, add the onion, the leeks, and fry until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the ginger and the curry spice and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix until combined. Add the roasted pumpkin and simmer for 2-3 minutes. RICH & CREAMY: Pour the pumpkin mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth. Return to the pot and stir through ½ the coconut milk. Return to a medium heat until the soup is heated through. Add a splash of water if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat, season, and cover to keep warm. POP IN THE POPPADOM: Heat the poppadom/s in the microwave until puffed up and crisp, 30-40 seconds. Alternatively, air-fry the poppadom/s at 180°C until crispy, 3-4 minutes. CRISPY BITS: Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, toast the chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup?

Chickpeas, Coconut Milk, Curry Spice, Ginger, Leek, Onion, Parsley, Poppadom, Pumpkin Chucks, Pumpkin Chunks, Pumpkin Seeds

How many calories does Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup have?

492 calories

How much fat content does Vegetarian Spiced Pumpkin Soup have?

grams