The best part? This Ayurvedic pumpkin soup is quick and easy to make. As it simmers on the stove, a gorgeous aroma drifts through the kitchen. I could climb right in!<\/p>\n
On chilly autumn and winter evenings, I can\u2019t think of anything cozier than curling up on the sofa with a bowl of hot soup. Add a piece of crusty flatbread<\/a><\/strong>, and my happiness is complete.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hokkaido (also known as red kuri squash) is my absolute favorite pumpkin. Why? You can eat the skin! No wrestling with a tough, stubborn peel. I simply wash the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and cut it into small pieces. It\u2019s ready for the pot in minutes.<\/p>\n The flesh tastes pleasantly nutty and slightly sweet. Blended with creamy coconut milk, it makes a wonderfully velvety pumpkin soup, and freshly squeezed orange juice adds a fruity lift. For me, this combination is unbeatable. The natural sweetness of the pumpkin, the exotic coconut milk and the bright orange work together beautifully.<\/p>\n One more tip:<\/strong> don\u2019t throw away the seeds! Roast them instead. Try my recipes for salted roasted pumpkin seeds<\/a><\/strong> or sweet roasted pumpkin seeds<\/a><\/strong>, and you\u2019ll use almost the whole pumpkin, so you have the best Zero Waste Cooking Recipe.<\/p>\n Spices play a starring role in Ayurvedic cooking. They bring aroma to our dishes and turn a meal into an experience for the senses. To me, spices feel like a little miracle every time. They smell wonderful, crackle in the pan, release their aromas and transform simple ingredients into something special.<\/p>\n In this Ayurvedic pumpkin soup, the black mustard seeds take center stage. As soon as I add them to hot sesame oil, they start to pop and jump around the pot. I quickly pop on a lid and wait for the little show to finish. It makes me smile every time!<\/p>\n Next, I add the chopped chili, leek, paprika or curry powder, nutmeg and pumpkin pieces. I saut\u00e9 everything briefly and let the spices release their aromas. The kitchen already smells wonderfully warm and fragrant.<\/p>\n Vegetable stock and coconut milk make the soup beautifully creamy. After about 20 minutes, the pumpkin is soft and I blend everything until smooth. Last of all, I stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice for a bright, fruity finish. A little salt and pepper, and my warming coconut pumpkin soup is ready!<\/p>\n I found this recipe in the cookbook \u201cKoch dich gl\u00fccklich mit Ayurveda\u201d by Volker Mehl. Volker Mehl is an Ayurvedic chef from Hesse, and the way he combines spices and ingredients inspires me.<\/p>\n This soup really does make me happy. Maybe it\u2019s the creamy texture, maybe it\u2019s the fragrant spices, or maybe it\u2019s simply that a hot soup feels so good on a cold day. I love recipes that are uncomplicated yet packed with flavor, and that\u2019s exactly what I value in this Ayurvedic pumpkin soup.<\/p>\n It suits the cold season perfectly and fits easily into everyday life. After a long day, I don\u2019t want anything complicated. A few fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and one pot are all I need.<\/p>\n Ayurveda is an ancient system of wellbeing from India. The name comes from Sanskrit and means \u201cknowledge of life\u201d. It focuses on balance between body, mind and spirit, and food plays a key role. Fresh ingredients and aromatic spices such as mustard seeds, chili, nutmeg or turmeric are part of a balanced daily routine.<\/p>\n According to Ayurvedic tradition, there are three constitution types, known as doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Warm, spiced dishes like this pumpkin soup are considered especially comforting in the colder months. For me, Ayurveda means one thing above all: cooking mindfully and enjoying every bite with all the senses.<\/p>\n For me, a good soup always calls for fresh bread, such as a simple baguette<\/a><\/strong> or a no-knead saffron bread baked in a pot. My favorite is this creamy coconut pumpkin soup with crusty flatbread<\/a><\/strong> (Barbari bread made in the air fryer). In Darmstadt, a Turkish bakery bakes its flatbread in a charcoal oven. When I\u2019m short on time, I pick some up there. If you ever visit Darmstadt, be sure to stop by Nazar.<\/p>\n I like to buy several loaves at once. At home, I cut them into toaster-sized slices and freeze them in portions. When I\u2019m craving fresh bread, I take a few slices from the freezer and crisp them up in the toaster. The result? Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and ideal for dunking into creamy pumpkin soup.<\/p>\n For me, this combination is simply unbeatable. I could happily finish the whole pot!<\/p>\n 1 kg (about 2.2 lb) Hokkaido pumpkin<\/p>\n 6 tbsp sesame oil*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 1 tbsp black mustard seeds*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 1 red chili, chopped<\/p>\n A leek, thinly sliced<\/p>\n 1 tbsp sweet paprika*<\/a> <\/strong>or curry powder*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bd tsp freshly grated nutmeg*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable stock<\/p>\n 1\u00be cups (400 ml) coconut milk*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Juice of 1 orange<\/p>\n Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n A little pumpkin seed oil*,<\/a><\/strong> for drizzling<\/p>\n A handful of roasted pumpkin seeds*<\/a><\/strong>, deseeded<\/p>\n Wash the Hokkaido pumpkin thoroughly and cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, but don\u2019t throw them away! They make delicious snacks. Try my recipes for salted roasted pumpkin seeds or sweet roasted pumpkin seeds.<\/p>\n Then cut the pumpkin, skin and all, into small cubes.<\/p>\n Heat the sesame oil in a large pot. Add the black mustard seeds and immediately cover with a lid. Wait for the seeds to start popping in the hot oil. Once the little show is over, take off the lid.<\/p>\n Add the chopped chili, sliced leek, paprika or curry powder, nutmeg and pumpkin cubes to the pot. Saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly so nothing sticks and the aromas can unfold.<\/p>\n Pour in the vegetable stock and coconut milk. Stir well and bring the soup to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft.<\/p>\n Take the pot off the heat for a moment and blend the soup with an immersion blender*<\/strong> <\/a>until smooth, creamy and velvety.<\/p>\n Stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice until fully combined. Season the soup with salt and pepper. 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WHAT IS AYURVEDA?<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nFLATBREAD – THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR PUMPKIN SOUP<\/h2>\n
WHY YOU\u2019LL LOVE THIS COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nINGREDIENTS FOR COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP<\/h2>\n
TOPPING (OPTIONAL)<\/h2>\n
HOW TO MAKE COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP STEP BY STEP<\/h2>\n
PREPARE THE PUMPKIN<\/h3>\n
HEAT THE BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS<\/h3>\n
SAUT\u00c9 THE VEGETABLES AND SPICES<\/h3>\n
SIMMER THE SOUP<\/h3>\n
BLEND THE SOUP<\/h3>\n
FINISH WITH ORANGE JUICE<\/h3>\n
PREPARE THE TOPPING (OPTIONAL)<\/h3>\n
SERVE AND ENJOY<\/h3>\n
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