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Pumpkin Carrot Soup


Well, I was sitting by my window today, having my daily dose of caffeine and listening to my favorite Kishore da song when I saw this beautiful sunset in front of me. Right in that moment, I knew I had to create it on my plate. So I just closed my eyes for a mental picture and this is what I saw. This soup is truly a bowl fill of warmth, taste and comfort. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 😊😊.

SERVES: 4
 PREP TIME: 5 mins
 COOK TIME: 15 mins
  • 2 cups pumpkin (diced)
  • 1 cup carrot (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup vegetable stock/water
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • milk cream
  • pepper
  • salt
  • oil

 1. Roast: Add some oil in a pan, add the garlic and onion and cook this for a min or two. Now add the pumpkin and carrots and cook this till they turn brown. Add the vegetable stock/water and mix these well. Add the spices - turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Let this simmer for about 15 mins.

2. Blend and Enjoy: Once it has cooled down, add this to a blender and blend it into a smooth consistency. After blending it, put it back in the pan, add some more vegetable stock and simmer for 2 mins. In the end, drizzle some cream on top and check for seasoning. Enjoy with a slice of crisp butter toasted bread.

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