Saint Vincent Pumpkin Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup made with creamy pumpkin, aromatic spices, and often enriched with coconut milk, a popular dish in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Pumpkin(peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 4 cups))
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Coconut milk(full-fat)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger(grated fresh)
- 1 tsp Thyme(fresh leaves or 0.5 tsp dried)
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg(freshly grated)
- 0.25 tsp Allspice(ground)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the cubed pumpkin to the pot, along with the vegetable broth, thyme, nutmeg, and allspice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is very tender.
- 4
Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and purée it in batches in a regular blender.
- 5
Return the puréed soup to the pot. Stir in the coconut milk and heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding coconut milk.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust spices as needed.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with a sprig of fresh thyme or a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a sweet, ripe pumpkin for the best flavor.
- ✓For a richer soup, you can add a small piece of salted meat (like ham hock) while simmering the pumpkin, then remove it before blending.
- ✓Adjust the consistency by adding more broth or coconut milk if the soup is too thick.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a touch of heat.
- Include other root vegetables like sweet potato or dasheen for added depth.